Gogglebox star Sid Siddiqui has received a raft of support from fans after sharing his struggle to get a doctor's appointment.
Sid and his sons, Baasit and Umar, have become much-loved stars on the hit TV show Gogglebox since it launched back in 2013, with third son, Raza, also putting in a regular appearance.
The 75-year-old retired engineer took to Twitter on Thursday to share his experience of trying to get a doctor's appointment on the NHS, the Liverpool Echo reports.
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He said: "This morning I waited 1 hour 55 mins in a telephone queue at my GP surgery, only to be told there are no appointments left for the day and I should start again tomorrow at 8. I don’t feel safe and protected under NHS anymore".
Fans were quick to share their own frustrations in a show of support for the star following his Tweet.
One fan called Jessica said: "I'm sorry, Sid. Thank you for making it public," while another called Wendy added: "My doctors are in the same city. Sid, if you're registered for online services then check just after midnight when they release the appointments.
"I agree it's getting really bad. Take care xxx".
And another fan called Bob replied to Sid saying: "It is utterly unacceptable and dangerous. Have to feel for the GPs too - massively increased doctor-patient ratios, a shortage of GPs, especially in rural areas... it goes on. It wasn't great but wasn't this bad 13 years ago."
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