I have a small mole on the back of my neck that itches a lot.

Have just tried to book an appointment to see my doctor to get it checked and have been told that because so many doctors are on holiday in August they just have block bookings where you go along and sit and wait and take your chance on how long you have to sit there.

These doctors are paid on average £120k per year.

Perhaps along with the pyjama-clad children and funky nurses the Olympic Opening Ceremony could have featured huddled masses enduring "block bookings" and gate-keeper surgery receptionists turning people away unless they are actually expiring on the premises.