Written questions

Rare Cancers: Health Services

2026-06-14 · Department of Health and Social Care · 10030 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether a National Specialty Lead for rare cancers has been appointed, in the context of the Rare Cancers Act 2026.

Answer

The Government will implement the Rare Cancers Act 2026 by ensuring that a National Specialty Lead for Rare Cancers is appointed by summer 2026.The National Specialty Lead will be based in the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Researc...