We would like to know more about the different ways people face waiting to access healthcare in the UK.
Perhaps you or a loved one has had trouble getting an appointment with your GP? You may have experienced delays in diagnosis and treatment, such as a cancelled surgery or not receiving the mental health care you needed.
Have you waited hours in the ER, or for an ambulance, only to be stuck in a line outside a hospital? Perhaps there were delays when you tried to leave the hospital because there was no place to go or no follow-up care to be found.
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Share your experience
Tell us what happened to your life, health and happiness while you were waiting for medical treatment.