I went to my GP appointment today. I asked him if he received my letter and after some searching, he found that they did get it but not in time for my appointment. So despite trying to avoid it, I had to go through what happened.

My GP was quite surprised as the service has been getting glowing reviews so he's asked me to get in touch by phone with the 3rd party and see if I can see the other person that visits the surgery. Otherwise, I have to referred to the local mental health service and the wait will be long. I haven't rung them yet. I plan to tomorrow. I'm not thrilled but if it's that or a big wait, I can understand why he's ask me to try again. Meanwhile, he's increasing the dose on my antidepressant.