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What are my rights having Ops cancelled due to health issues

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Glorious
Glorious

I have been trying to get back on a list for TKR. As my 2 booked ops were cancelled after health issues. Now ready to try again i find myself at the bottom of a pile! Can't get surgeon appointment being treated like first time referral.

The wait has caused problems with my hip and am a cripple relying on my partner for care.

It is soul destroying. I hoped as i had had 2 attempts at ops i would be more understood to need to get back on list.

I see we have rights if op is cancelled due to bed shortages etc but can't see if due to medical issues! Advice please.

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 Glorious

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    very sorry you have had delays due to health issues.

    How do I complain about NHS England?

    You can complain or give feedback:

    By post to:

    NHS England. PO Box 16738. Redditch. B97 9PT.

    By email to: england.contactus@nhs.net.

    By telephone: 0300 311 22 33.

    Our opening hours are 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday, except Wednesdays when we open at the later time of 9.30am. We are closed on bank holidays.

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