A WOMAN says her 40HH boobs are making her suicidal as she fights to have a breast reduction on the NHS.

Kerrie Jewell, 41, has been taunted and bullied by youths and says she has endured 25 years of hell caused by her enormous bust.

Ms Jewell, of Coulby Newham, near Middlesbrough, has begged doctors for breast reduction surgery since 1986.

Ms Jewell, who claims disability benefit, says she has contemplated slashing her wrists, suffered crippling back, shoulder and leg pain and is plagued by unsightly sores and abscesses caused by her breasts.

She also has to pay £50 for bespoke bras in her cup size.

However, despite claiming she has kept up with doctors’ orders to lose weight before being considered for the procedure, Ms Jewell is still waiting to be referred to a plastic surgeon.

She said:"“I don’t want to look like a top model. I only want to be like normal people and not get teased.

"It affects my legs as well. I had to lose four stones and I’ve lost that easily.

"They keep telling me to lose more weight moving the goal posts further and further.”

A spokesperson for NHS Tees said: “Breast reduction is only available as an NHS treatment in certain circumstances. GPs are required to adhere to specific guidance criteria for such an operation.”

NHS Tees says the criteria for being granted a breast reduction on the NHS is: - The patient is suffering from neck ache, backache and or intertrigo - a rash or inflammation within bodily folds; - The wearing of a professionally fitted brassiere has not relieved the symptoms; - The patient has a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30kg per square metre; - Minimum bra size E cup or above (local addendum agreed May 2010).