Thanks for all the comments. Am having a last push on the NHS side today before I start looking seriously at loans etc. I know its a lot of money but I feel like I'm wasting my life while I wait and wait. Have left messages with everyone I can think of to chase it up.
TPT - They've told me I could see the surgeon next Wednesday and all being well have the op 2 weeks after that. They've also given me all the info I've asked for and seem really professional. Seems strange tho as they use Spire hospital in Manchester but if you go direct with Spire it takes a lot longer to get the op from what I can tell.
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