Written questions

Radiotherapy

2026-06-23 · Department of Health and Social Care · 12646 · Official question

Tim Farron

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many proposals for new satellite radiotherapy units have been submitted to NHS England in each of the last five years.

Answer

Through the National Cancer Plan, we are modernising cancer services, expanding the workforce, and tackling inequalities in access, so that all patients receive high-quality care regardless of where they live.The Department remains committed to ensuring t...