Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 117686
Cancer: Older People
Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Kerry McCarthy
Labour — Bristol East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is available to meet the travel costs of pensioners with cancer diagnoses.
Answer
Mrs Sharon HodgsonThe Department recognises that the cost of travel should not be a barrier to cancer treatment. NHS England and the integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning and ensuring the healthcare needs of local communities are met, including providing...
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