Written questions

Brain Cancer: Genomics

2026-07-02 · Department of Health and Social Care · 15675 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to guarantee access to Whole Genome Sequencing for all brain cancer patients.

Answer

NHS England is responsible for commissioning the NHS Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) in England. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is available through the NHS GMS for all brain cancer patients where expert review indicates genomic testing is needed to support...