If you’ve ever been told you’ll need to wait months, or even years, to see a specialist, you’re not alone.

Kristen & Nige took a closer look at new figures revealing more than 65,000 people are currently waiting for specialist appointments through the public system.

While urgent cases are treated quickly, many Canberrans are finding themselves stuck in a holding pattern while they wait for answers, treatment or a diagnosis.

Take a listen to their full conversation below: