I have worked in the public sector for the last sixteen years so they have my sympathy. I dont feel victimised or anything, its just a bit frustrating that they deemed me unfit based on an SHO's discharge summary rather than look at the full picture.
As far as getting your notes goes there is usually quite a wait. I'd advise anyone to request and keep a copy of everything. you never know when you are going to need it.
The way the NHS manages information is a shambles but that isn't the fault of the medics who mostly do an excellent job.