Our GP surgery lists the number of "no show" appointments per week. I asked why they didn't list names: that, it seems, would be an invasion of some right to privacy.
I was told that a substantial percentage of the "no shows" are serial offenders. I asked if they could be "delisted" by the practise, again not possible.
I suggested that they be charged a "no show" fee and was told that most are on benefits and wouldn't pay and anyway even if they had to co-pay those on benefits would be exempt.

Bring back the Workhouse, I say.


Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...