Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 68217

Neuroblastoma: Diagnosis

Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

Sarah Gibson

Liberal DemocratChippenham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department provides to (a) GPs and (b) health visitors to aid the early diagnosis of neuroblastoma.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
General practice teams are expected to follow guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Where symptoms are suggestive of neuroblastoma, appropriate referral to a specialist must be made.Health visitors are not responsible for ma...

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