READERS have reacted angrily after Barrow AFC announced that Holker Street will become a cashless venue. The club said it made the decision in line with government guidelines, which strongly advise that organisations encourage cashless payments to avoid cross contamination. Therefore no cash will be accepted for any purchases made within the stadium, ticket office, club shop or any other outlets. The club has linked up with specialists FairFX to provide flexibility to younger fans or those who may not have access to their own debit or credit cards. The FairFX Currency Card will be accepted inside Holker Street, allowing parents or guardians to pre-load money on to the card
Warnings after missed medical appointments have been called for after figures revealed the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust potentially lost more than £3 million due to them through the pandemic. NHS digital data has shown that in the 11 months from April last year there were 24,310 outpatient appointments which people did not show up for. It means out of 419,975 booked sessions; six percent were unattended. With the average outpatient appointment costing £160 – as estimated by several NHS trusts – the no-shows may have cost University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust around £3.9 million. Readers of
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