"13 months and still no treatment "

I am astounded, after working years in the NHS myself that despite reporting the same symptoms over 12 months ago and requesting a CT or MRI scan in August 2023, I still have no diagnosis and am awaiting scans. Today I called to check whether a referral I discussed with a locum before Christmas had been made and was told it was sat on a doctors desk. I was cross and received a text later saying do not display being cross again. The same practice texted me before Christmas to tell me also not to call out emergency services 'to discuss medical issues' as a referral for a scan had been made on the 20th December. My call out was for chest pain, very painful lymph glands and mammary pain. I left work in September because I feel so unwell. If the NHS is in high demand then please provide a referral letter so I can arrange for private diagnostics - payment for my health is not an issue, and the private sector will not book me an appointment without a referral from a GP.!!!