(Calling the NHS doctor in the UK.) Me: I want to make an appointment Receptionist: you can only make an appointment on the same day as you call, and you have

(Calling the NHS doctor in the UK.) Me: I want to make an appointment Receptionist: you can only make an appointment on the same day as you call, and you have to call between 0830 and 0900 Me: Really? Er... (Next day around 0845) Ring ring ring ring ring... (0900) Me: No-one answered between 0830 and 0900 Receptionist: you can only make an appointment on the same day as you call, and you have to call between 0830 and 0900 Me: ???