Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 123261

Breast Cancer: Screening

Tabled: 24 March 2026

Answered: 7 April 2026

Question

Wera Hobhouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether future breast screening service specifications will include details and standards outlining the on-site support, equipment, and reasonable adjustments screening units must be able to provid

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The NHS Breast Screening Programme takes equality of access and opportunity for breast screening seriously. There is guidance in place to support breast screening services to address specific needs that people may have in order to attend their breast scre...

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