Rejected petition Enforce a fine for patients who do not attend (DNA) NHS hospital appointments.

DNAs:
- Cost the NHS an estimated £225 million in 2012 to 2013*
- Are an inefficient use of staff
- Result in extended waiting times
- Occurred in around 5.6 million (9% of the total) NHS outpatient appointments in England between 2014 to 2015**
(See additional details for sources * and **)

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Appointments where a patient does not show or provide prior notice are regarded as DNA (did not attend) appointments.

*Source: The National Audit Office
**Source: Quarterly Hospital Activity Data, 2015

Additional information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hospitals-and-patients-urged-to-take-action-on-missed-appointments

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/186094

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Date submitted 21 February 2017
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