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I've woken from operations to find the surgery hasn't been done - women's health is broken

I've woken from operations to find the surgery hasn't been done - women's health is broken
BBC UK Monday 12 October 2026, 21:44 UTC 1 min read
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Kelly O'Shea felt there was no alternative but to pay £20,000 for the treatment she needed out of desperation.

Kelly O'Shea felt there was no alternative but to pay £20,000 for the treatment she needed out of desperation.
Kelly O'Shea (PERSON)
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