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Radiotherapy: Thames Valley

Commons · Question 29710 · Tabled 6 Feb 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 17 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many radiotherapy machines in the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire integrated care board area are beyond the recommended 10-year lifespan.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 17 Feb 2025

The Department does not hold detailed information about the age of radiotherapy machines, as local systems are responsible for radiotherapy treatment services.The new radiotherapy machines will support the recovery of cancer waiting times and help ensure ...