Concerning
I phoned 111 as was suffering from a terrible headache which I'd had for about 4 days. I was also vomiting, had a stiff painful neck and felt awful. I explained it was worse lying down at night. The 111 handler just read out a script of questions which I answered. Somehow they came up with the idea I might have covid, although I explained I didn't have covid symptoms and being an NHS worker myself new it was highly unlikely it was Covid. They suggested I get a test and speak to a local pharmacy about getting stronger pain killers for my headache! At this point I was in tears as I new something wasn't right and felt they weren't really listening to my symptoms and just ticking off from their list of questions! I didn't go for a test but went and spoke to a pharmacist who was really concerned about me and told me to contact my GP first thing Monday morning. Anyway I did that but before I could go and see my GP I ended up in hospital and was diagnosed with Viral Meningitis! I later realised that all the symptoms I was suffering from were typical of meningitis and really should have been picked up by a 111 handler! Safe to say I have no confidence in the system!