Evidenced Outcome

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

Evidence point

1.3% reduction in General Ultrasound DNA rates when reminder calls were made vs. when they weren't.
Comparison of 15 months when calls were made (33777 appointments) and 15 months when calls weren't (38387 appointments).
Difference is statistically significant.

Primary beneficiary

Organisation

Partner organisation

N&W ICS - Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals 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