I feel I am fortunate as I was referred direct to the Dermatology Clinic bu the receptionist at my GP surgery, who then passed me on to the dermatologist at my local hospital. Last week I received a phone call offering me an appointment today (Sunday), which I have just attended.The specialist's receptionist has given me an appointment for the suspected melanoma to be treated on 15th July, less than one month since I contacted my GP's surgery. I asked and thanked the specialist for seeing me so soon, and he replied it is because they have a backlog!

Looking at other comments it seems other areas are not attending to their backlogs?