Man Denied NHS Funding for Surgery

Alan Bromyard, a 48-year-old man from Long Eaton, is suffering from a debilitating five-stone lymphedema that has significantly impacted his life and health, leading to a severe bout of sepsis that required a 14-day hospital stay, including six days in ICU. Despite the critical nature of his condition, the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board has rejected his requests for NHS funding for surgery twice, classifying the needed procedure as cosmetic. Bromyard, who has had to sell his herd of pedigree cows and abandon outdoor hobbies, expressed his frustration, stating, "I need help, I'm heartbroken." He described the constant pain and challenges of living with the growth, including the financial burden of managing it, which has forced him to spend £176 on bandages in one week alone. His surgeon supports the need for an apronectomy, emphasizing the significant benefits surgery would provide, yet the funding continues to be denied. Bromyard's case highlights ongoing issues surrounding health funding and patient care within the NHS.