hospital wait

I feel absolutely frustrated regarding my treatment for two slipped disks. For 18 months, I have lived in constant, debilitating pain, only to find out that I have been placed on a 104-week waiting list. What makes this even harder to accept is the lack of transparency. I have undergone three pre-ops and three MRI scans, only to have three separate operations cancelled. Despite calling the hospital regularly for updates, I have never been given a clear or valid reason for the

I waited well over twelve months just to be referred to a consultant for my eye operation. During that time my vision was severely affected — everything was distorted and I couldn’t see properly. To make matters worse, my referral notes were lost between my GP and the hospital, which caused further delays. I was eventually offered surgery three months later. The delays were largely due to cross-border issues, as my records from the Welsh Health Board were not accessible to t

I shared this story in October 2025, and it’s one I never imagined I’d be telling. I need a new hip and a new knee. But before they’ll even consider doing either surgery, I have to have steroid injections in my hips. Under Hereford, I was told the wait should have been between one and three months. I’ve been waiting since March 2025. As of October 2025, that’s already seven months — and I’ve now been told it could be around another ten months before I even get the injections.

“My name is Dot Griffiths , and I’ve been waiting for knee surgery since June 2024 . What I miss most is playing with my granddaughter — running around with her, picking her up, even just spending time on the floor with her. It’s the little things I used to take for granted that hurt the most now. Every day, I live with pain that makes even the simplest things — walking to the shop, getting out of a chair, visiting friends — a real struggle. When I was told, I might have to w