Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 9186
Cancer: Rural Areas
Tabled: 15 October 2024
Answered: 24 October 2024
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support people in rural and farming communities to see their GP when they develop cancer symptoms.
Answer
Stephen KinnockIncreasing the diagnostic rates of cancer is a priority for the Government, and general practices (GPs) are key in achieving this goal. To encourage a wide range of groups, including people in rural and farming communities, to see their GP, NHS England ru...
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