Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 17281
Rare Cancers: Health Services
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to long-term support services for people living with rare cancers.
Answer
Mrs Sharon HodgsonRare and less common cancers are a priority for the Government, and earlier this year the Department published the first National Cancer Plan to include a dedicated chapter on rare cancers. The Department is committed to ensuring that access to support se...
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