I WAS recently at the doctor's surgery for my annual flu jab.

I was staggered when I read a notice saying in the previous month 58 patients had failed to keep their appointments. This costs the NHS £1,740.

I understand this is commonplace in the UK and applies also to hospital appointments and dentists.

Many people complain about the waste of money in our public services.

However, patients are wasting time and money and need to stop.

Maybe then we would all get an appointment within a day.

SHEILA SAUNDERS
Chelsfield