Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 117686

Cancer: Older People

Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Kerry McCarthy

LabourBristol 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 Hodgson
The 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...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 117686) →