Evidenced Outcome

Best prepared for their appointments, removing barriers to / increasing confidence in accessing care

Evidence point

For 810 patients, a resulting action was taken following the volunteer call:

- 526 were referred / signposted to schedulers / booking team

- 308 were provided with / reminded of appointment details

- 67 had emotional support / reassurance

- 51 were given advice / signposted to support with transport or parking.

Primary beneficiary

Service Users

Partner organisation

N&W ICS - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteering role / intervention

DNA calls volunteers

Evidence strength

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Promising

Produced

January 2026

Volunteers Preventing Missed Imaging Appointments - Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board - Final Evaluation Report, January 2026