Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 190728
Cancer: Medical Treatments
Tabled: 21 June 2023
Answered: 26 June 2023
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is he taking to reduce the time from receipt of urgent GP referral for suspected cancer to First Definite Treatment.
Answer
Neil O'Brien£2.3 billion was awarded at Spending Review 2021 to transform diagnostic services over the next three years, including urgent cancer referrals. As part of this investment, up to 160 new Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs) will deliver additional, digitall...
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