Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 6268
Cancer: Screening
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024
Question
Andy McDonald
Labour — Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department issues to NHS facilities on advertising the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme in cancer screening appointment communications.
Answer
The NHS Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme does not cover travel costs for any National Health Service screening programme, including cancer screening. Further details of what is covered under this scheme and who is eligible, is available at the following lin...
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