Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What steps his Department is taking to increase the detection and diagnosis of cancer in children and young people.”
Tabled: 8 July 2026Answered: 14 July 2026
Asked by
Clive Jones
Liberal Democrat — Wokingham
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Janet Daby)
The Government are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunities for all young people, including young carers who provide a critical role in caring for their loved ones. We now collect specific absence data for young carers through the school census, and our statutory attendance guidance seeks to ensure that they receive holistic support to overcome barriers to attendance.