Haven't seen my GP for about 3 years. Been waiting for a hip replacement for 4. Worked for 42 years and never been on the dole. Self entitled my arse.
Are you waiting to hear back from your hospital about your hip surgery?
Four years is an exceptionally long waiting time. Around 5% of orthopaedic waiters are waiting more than a year, two years is mostly unheard of, and you must have been waiting at least two and a half before COVID.