This wait time is beyond the pale .....

It is a catch 22 situation. It sounds to me as though you need a new pacemaker. That would be fitted privately, but I am unsure of the cost. You could google and see what pops up. In a nutshell you need to be seen to morrow. Good luck.

I have asked to go on cancellation list.

Unfortunately the good consultant does not work privately at all. I checked that this morning.

Whenever I talk to one of the GPs they say that the situation is too specialised for them and it is cardiology I need to see.

I will look into a private appointment in the nearest big city after doing some research on who might be best. I cannot see any other way. This will entail travelling which is in itself a problem at the moment.

I think I'd talk to my GP and describe your worst day. He/She can escalate to the hospital. I understand what you are saying about the shouty person...horrible. You can also ask GP to recommend a private referral as you say you could. He can also advise on being referred privately to the consultant you like as they all work privately as well. Really sorry to hear how much you are suffering.

Sorry I meant Primrose’s tip

I second Luckygirl. I was advised to do this after a long wait and the Consultant’s secretary popped me in for a double hernia op when a cancellation came up.
An excellent tip.

Must be awful for you Luckygirl3

If it was me I would ring your Consultants secretary and ask him/her if you can be put on the cancellation list. Tell them how you feel and say you need to be seen more urgently.