Thanks Skeezyks and LucyD for replying. Actually after I posted here I rang the doctors centre to ask for an appointment and was bluntly told by the receptionist that my reason for attending was not urgent. They always ask why you want the appointment and I really hate that they can see your notes especially as there is a team of receptionists.

So I hung up and could not stop crying because I was so upset as I had asked to go for mental health reasons. I had to seek help out of town and have decided that I don't want to go back so I'm applying to a different doctor.

Skeezyks I can understand avoiding appointments as I've done that previously. I hope though that you'll find someone you feel more comfortable with to help take care of your health.

Thanks to both of you for understandin