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Getting a doctors appointment

GeekyTim

I am exhausted and have absolutely no energy. I'm falling to sleep while driving to work, and at work. I've always had a sleep issue, but it is getting a lot worse. I want to get a dotors appointment, but they are simply not available. It's not 'urgent' so I don't feel that I cann call first thing in the morning to get an emergency appointment. Being autistic I'm getting more and more anxious about not getting an appointment, and the practice is about to change their appointment system. They also have a notice on the site that they can no longer accept appointment requests because they are at their limit.

On top of that, the NHS app is no longer allowing me to log in (no text messages to confirm login).

The NHS is totally broken. I don't blame my local doctors (well, not individually) and I cannot blame the people working at the surgery, but I'm not sure how much longer I can go with such low energy. I'm getting close to breaking.

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  • I hope that my previous reply was of some help.

    Having wrestled with the moral dilemma (ie regarding not wanting to upset you or be metaphorically "shot as the messenger" vs being concerned for your wellbeing), I feel that I should also flag the Government's instructions and warning, in case you're not aware of them. I learned about these requirements when I was diagnosed with OSAS and started on CPAP therapy.

    So, with apologies, here it is:

    "Excessive sleepiness and driving

    Excessive sleepiness means that you have had difficulty concentrating and have found yourself falling asleep - for example while at work, watching television or when driving.

    You must tell DVLA if you have:

    - confirmed moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS), with excessive sleepiness
    - either narcolepsy or cataplexy, or both
    - any other sleep condition that has caused excessive sleepiness for at least 3 months - including suspected or confirmed mild OSAS

    You must not drive until you’re free from excessive sleepiness or until your symptoms are under control and you’re strictly following any necessary treatment.

    ExclamationYou can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.

    Ask your doctor if you’re not sure if your excessive sleepiness will affect your driving."

    GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/excessive-sleepiness-and-driving

    To reiterate what I said in my previous reply, I really do feel that your issue is urgent, and I hope that you can get help with it soon. x

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  • I hope that my previous reply was of some help.

    Having wrestled with the moral dilemma (ie regarding not wanting to upset you or be metaphorically "shot as the messenger" vs being concerned for your wellbeing), I feel that I should also flag the Government's instructions and warning, in case you're not aware of them. I learned about these requirements when I was diagnosed with OSAS and started on CPAP therapy.

    So, with apologies, here it is:

    "Excessive sleepiness and driving

    Excessive sleepiness means that you have had difficulty concentrating and have found yourself falling asleep - for example while at work, watching television or when driving.

    You must tell DVLA if you have:

    - confirmed moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS), with excessive sleepiness
    - either narcolepsy or cataplexy, or both
    - any other sleep condition that has caused excessive sleepiness for at least 3 months - including suspected or confirmed mild OSAS

    You must not drive until you’re free from excessive sleepiness or until your symptoms are under control and you’re strictly following any necessary treatment.

    ExclamationYou can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving. You may be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.

    Ask your doctor if you’re not sure if your excessive sleepiness will affect your driving."

    GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/excessive-sleepiness-and-driving

    To reiterate what I said in my previous reply, I really do feel that your issue is urgent, and I hope that you can get help with it soon. x

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