Jamuary 26 The doctor won't see you now Despite a two year campaign the NHS has lost another 600 more gps. the result - increasing difficulty in getting to see yours.It is almost impossible for him or her. What a difference from the past. Fo many years our family had a reliable,friendly and efficient gp. It goes back to my father who was ill often; his gp became a friend,calling when needed spending time to chat.He even helped him fill in his weekly football coupon. When we lived in Cardiff Don Dymond,my cousin, was our doctor and he could not have been been better, kinder or moreefficient. He had the perfect ' bedside manner especially with children as he was also a musician which he used while treating them. if you needed a call. no trouble. He picked up his bag and came,usually very promptly. What a change. gps are so busy and stressed now they are reluctant to get out and it is just as difficult to get a surgery appointment. It became even more difficult when our practice merged woth another. ; you got an appointment it meant a long wait in a packed, dangerous surgery, And it is getting worse, Sontry not to get ill!