Woman pays £9,000 for private care to avoid two-year wait for NHS treatment View Image

A woman has revealed how she was forced to rely on her parents to fund a private operation or face a two-year NHS waiting list.

Rachel, 44, from Bristol, needed a complete ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair following a sports injury sustained whilst playing netball in 2022.

She chose to spend £9,146 on private treatment in 2023 after discovering the NHS waiting period would stretch between 18 months and two years.

She said it was "devastating news" to be told of the lengthy delay to get her treatment. She said: "I was so upset – and angry – at the thought of waiting that long, all while being unable to walk properly or do everyday things.

"With two young kids to look after, being out of acti

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