Nice one mate, also really glad you are on the mend. !.. I worked for the NHS as a senior manager prior to retirement. (early lol - at 47 - good pension in those days) I was also clinical for 13 years. I can assure you this - in the UK, ANY issues at all that really concern you - pay to see a consultant privately ! . it will cost you quite a few bob, however, any issues will put you on top of the list (as the same consultant works for the NHS and has his / her own list !) - you can often be in for treatment in a week or less. ! - MONEY talks. !.. is it right or wrong ? not my issue ! - I am only the messenger - but what I say is true !.
You only pay for the private consult - the rest is on the NHS - it is called Queue jumping and absolutely works. - that is the hard fact.
I only wish the UK NHS was as good as the NHS here in Portugal - Here ! - it is simply excellent. FAR FAR better than the UK and that is a sad thing to say.
Bottom line - I wish you well and all sounds great