Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 30975
Bowel Cancer: Health Services
Tabled: 12 February 2025
Answered: 28 February 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to work with relevant authorities to reduce bowel cancer deaths in (a) Romford constituency and (b) England.
Answer
Ashley DaltonThe National Health Service in England has been gradually reducing the age for bowel screening from 60 years old down to 50 years old, since 2021/22. The extension to 50 years old is expected to be completed by 31 March 2025.We will improve NHS cancer wai...
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