Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 46284

Cancer: Children and Young People

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 24 April 2025

Question

Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will introduce a Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund to provide financial support for children and young people travelling to specialist cancer centres for treatment.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Department knows that the cost of travel is an important issue for many young cancer patients and their families. NHS England and the integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning and ensuring the healthcare needs of their local communities...

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