Wiltshire woman seeks private breast reduction after NHS refusal
Charlotte Howard, a 52-year-old horticulturist from West Lavington, Wiltshire, is considering paying up to £9,000 for private breast reduction surgery after being denied NHS coverage. Her breasts grew from a 32B to a 40GG during menopause, causing chronic back pain, skin rashes, and public harassment. The NHS declined to comment on her specific case, stating that such procedures are not routinely commissioned but are assessed individually based on clinical need and resource fairness.
