Cancer: Rural Areas

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what measures are in place to support an (a) ageing and (b) isolated population in (i) remote and (ii) rural areas to attend hospital appointments for cancer (A) diagnosis and (B) treatment.

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1. 15 October 2024

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what measures are in place to support an (a) ageing and (b) isolated population in (i) remote and (ii) rural areas to attend hospital appointments for cancer (A) diagnosis and (B) treatment.

   Source: Commons

2. 22 October 2024

   Answer

   NHS England and the integrated care boards are responsible for ensuring healthcare needs of local communities are met. These responsibilities include considering adequate healthcare provision, care, and wider support for local populations, including in re...

   Source: Written answer

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