Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 46604

Cancer: Children and Young People

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 24 April 2025

Question

Ben Maguire

Liberal DemocratNorth Cornwall

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the average (a) distance travelled and (b) cost incurred by children and young people when attending cancer appointments in North Cornwall constituency.

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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