Evidenced Outcome

Evidence of a reduction in Did Not Attend (DNA) rates for CT

Evidence point

2.9% reduction in CT DNA rates when reminder calls were made vs. when they weren't.

Comparison of 7 months when calls were made (6339 appointments) and 7 months when calls weren't (5448 appointments).

Difference is statistically significant.

Primary beneficiary

Organisation

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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Compelling

Produced

January 2026

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