Gynaecology Patients Turn to Private Care Amid NHS Waiting List Crisis
As NHS waiting lists for gynaecology appointments in the UK have more than doubled since 2020, many women are seeking private healthcare to receive timely treatment for debilitating conditions like endometriosis. Patients share harrowing experiences of long waits and misdiagnoses, pushing them to pay for private surgeries to alleviate their suffering. Health organizations are calling for systemic changes to improve women’s health services as the NHS grapples with ongoing demand.