No-shows remain high at Lincolnshire COVID-19 vaccination centres

Health officials are urging people to cancel their appointments if they cannot attend

More than 425,000 people across the county have received their initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

However, some sites are experiencing up to 60 no-shows per day.

Lincolnshire has two main vaccination centres, one at the Lincolnshire Showground and one at the Princess Royal Sports Arena in Boston, where staff can vaccinate 1,000 people a day.

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire’s Clinical Commissioning Group said the main reason people aren’t showing up is because of confusion in the booking system. They said: “People book via the National Booking System, then get the opportunity to book in (perhaps sooner) via their local GP practice, but don’t cancel their original appointment.”

Those aged 42 and over in Lincolnshire are now being called for their vaccines, but some sites are still recording up to 60 missed appointments per day. (Photo: Kevin Parkinson)

 

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