Written question asked by Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 January 2025. It was answered by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Breast Cancer: Merton
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on the location of a breast cancer screening site in Merton; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of using a breast cancer screening van until a suitable site has been located.
- Answer
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NHS England has made a commitment to improving access to breast cancer screening in Merton. The South West London Breast Screening Services (SWLBSS) have been working with the London Borough of Merton to find a suitable location for an additional centre in their footprint.
Discussions are ongoing, chaired by the London Borough of Merton and attended by the SWLBSS team. A suitable site has yet to be found. Other issues, such as funding and staffing, are being discussed.
Interim measures have been considered, such as deploying a mobile screening van, along with their feasibilities. A number of screening facilities are currently available in neighbouring areas, including at St George’s and Queen Mary’s Hospitals.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 24377
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Breast cancer Location Screening Merton
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