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Written question asked by Jess Phillips (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 April 2023 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 24 April 2023. A substantive answer was provided by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme: Cancer

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to provide financial support for the cost of travelling to hospital by cancer patients who do not qualify for the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme.

Answer

Patients who do not qualify for the HTCS and are on low incomes may be able to claim the costs from the Department for Work and Pensions through the Universal Credit or Personal Independence Payment schemes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181800
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Cancer Healthcare travel costs scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk