THIS is how the NHS wastes our time and money.

In June last year I saw a consultant about a hip replacement and was told it would be done in three months. I had an assessment in September. I was notified that I would have the operation in early October.

I was told to attend hospital but when I got there it could not be done and I was given a new date of October 31.

I was admitted but then sent home because no cardiac doctor was available.

I have now been sent an appointment for another assessment on February 27 before getting another admission date.

HP, Sholing, Southampton.(full name supplied).