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7 May 2021 • 12:02am Although Covid infection levels are falling, it is still difficult to book an appointment to be examined by a doctor Credit: Lynne Cameron/PA SIR – Two weeks ago, I rang my local surgery at 8.30am, as a large swelling had appeared on the inside of my knee. The surgery gave the date as January 2021 in its recorded message and said it had closed and was operating from another surgery in a neighbouring village, with reduced appointments. I finally got through there at 4pm and was told by the receptionist there were no more appointments for that day and I should try again the next day at 8.30am. ....