16/04/2026
During March 2026, 219 patients did not attend their appointment.
This is significantly lower than in previous months and we thank you for your cooperation.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please inform the surgery at your earliest convenience so that the appointment can be offered to another patient.
Missed appointments reduces availability and means longer waiting times for everyone, so your call really makes a difference.
Why Attending or Cancelling Your GP Appointment Is Important
Each year, thousands of GP appointments are missed without notice. This not only affects your care, but also impacts other patients and the NHS as a whole.
Did You Know?
• Over 15 million GP appointments are missed every
year in the UK.
• Each missed appointment costs the NHS around
£30-£40.
• That adds up to nearly £600 million annually—
enough to fund:
▪️Thousands of extra nurses and doctors
▪️Millions of prescriptions
▪️More community health services
What Happens When You Miss an Appointment?
• Wasted Time: GPs and staff prepare for each
appointment in advance.
• Longer Waits: Missed slots could be used by other
patients in need.
• System Strain: It puts additional pressure on already
stretched NHS services.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us provide an efficient service to all patients.
We are monitoring all DNA’s and should we identify any frequent offenders the practice will contact the patients directly.
