The money wasted could bear funded 1m more cataract operations or 250000 hip replacements,says chief nursing officerAs the NHS struggles with budget cuts, soaring demand and staff shortages, and almost £1bn is being wasted annually by patients lost appointments,figures reveal. In response, England’s chief nurse has urged patients to cancel their NHS appointments in good time whether they are not able to attend, and in order to free up resources for those who need them.
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Source: guardian.co.uk