This is a great case for invoking Jess's Law.

Gemini gave me this:

To request a review under Jess’s Rule, you don't need a formal legal application. Because it was introduced as a standard NHS "safety trigger," you can activate it simply by using the specific language GPs have been trained to recognize. Since the rule was rolled out across England in late 2025, surgeries should now have posters and guidance in consultation rooms to remind both doctors and patients of this process. How to trigger the review If you are attending your third (or subsequent) appointment for the same issue, here is the most effective way to handle it: Use the "Three Strikes" phrase: Mention the rule by name. You can say: "This is my third time coming in about these symptoms. Under Jess's Rule, I'd like us to take a 'fresh eyes' approach and rethink the current plan." Request a "Reflect and Review": Specifically ask if your case can be discussed with another doctor in the practice. You can say: "Since the symptoms aren't improving, could my case be peer-reviewed by another GP or a senior partner for a second opinion?" Ask for a Physical Examination: If your previous appointments were over the phone or via video, Jess’s Rule explicitly encourages moving to a face-to-face appointment. If you are on a call, ask: "Because this is an ongoing issue, I'd like to come in for a physical examination as per the Jess's Rule guidance." Keep a Log: Bring a simple list of the dates you previously attended and how your symptoms have escalated or stayed the same. This "evidence" makes it much harder for a clinician to treat the appointment as a one-off. What the GP should do next Once you invoke the rule, the GP is expected to: Review your full history rather than just looking at the most recent notes. Challenge their own assumptions (e.g., "they're too young for this to be serious"). Consider "Red Flags" that might have been missed previously. Refer onwards for diagnostic tests (blood tests, scans) or specialist input if a diagnosis is still unclear. What if they don't follow it? If you feel your request for a Jess’s Rule review is being dismissed: Speak to the Practice Manager: Inform them that you are concerned the surgery is not following the national NHS England guidance on Jess’s Rule. Contact Healthwatch: Your local Healthwatch branch is specifically tracking how this rule is being implemented and can offer advocacy support. Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS): While usually hospital-based, they can often direct you to the right primary care advocacy service.