Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 95305

Cancer: Children and Young People

Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 14 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Steff Aquarone

Liberal DemocratNorth Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the cost incurred by children and young people from North Norfolk for attending their cancer treatment in the nearest specialist treatment centre in Cambrid

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) knows that the cost of travel is an important issue for many young cancer patients and their families in England.The Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) is designed to provide financial support for eligibl...

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