Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 82300
Radiotherapy: Rural Areas
Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 24 October 2025
Question
Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat — Westmorland and Lonsdale
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce travel times for cancer patients in rural areas requiring radiotherapy treatment.
Answer
Ashley DaltonWe recognise that for those in rural communities, the particular treatment they need may not be available at their local hospital, which would mean that travel to a specialist centre or specialist centres would be required, in order to receive the best ca...
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