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Written question asked by Kate Osborne (Labour) on Monday, 17 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 October 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Breast Cancer: Jarrow

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the uptake of breast cancer screening in Jarrow constituency.

Answer

The Department is working with NHS England to finalise the delivery of £10 million for breast screening units, including determining which areas will benefit from this investment.

National Health Service breast screening providers are also encouraged to work with Cancer Alliances, Primary Care Networks, NHS regional teams and the voluntary sector to promote the uptake of breast screening and ensure access to services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64349
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Breast cancer Screening Jarrow
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk