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Written question asked by Kate Osamor (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 October 2022. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 November 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Breast Cancer: Edmonton

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 Edmonton constituency.

Answer

The government has invested £10 million into the NHS to establish more breast screening units across the country.

NHS Breast Screening Providers are also being encouraged to work with cancer alliances, primary care networks, NHSE regional teams and the voluntary sector, to bring together work to promote uptake of breast screening and take action to ensure as many people as possible can access services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71180
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Breast cancer Screening Edmonton
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk