Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 88161

Cancer: Health Services

Tabled: 4 November 2025

Answered: 21 November 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the (a) National Cancer Plan and (b) 10 Year Workforce Plan on the capacity for cancer diagnostic services to meet the (i) current workforce s

Answer

Ashley Dalton

This Government is committed to ensuring our workforce is fit for purpose, including to diagnose and treat cancer. As of August 2025, there are almost 70% more staff in the key cancer professions of clinical oncology, gastro-enterology, medical oncology, ...

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