“We were at the edge of divorce when I decided to try this. Years and years without delight of orgasm and sexual satisfaction. This could ruin any life but not ours. Viagra worked and I always keep the pill near my bed as nobody knows when my wife asks ...

“I was shy to share with my doctor about decrease of sexual activity which I occurred for the last couple of years. He advised me Viagra which could realize my sexual drive and fantasies. A feel alive again! Viagra saved me!”

People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.

Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.

A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.