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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 14 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 May 2018. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 May 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Breast Cancer: Screening

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that all women (a) aged up to 72, and (b) who missed their final screening appointment will be able to access mammogram services within six months.

Answer

Any extra capacity being provided in response to this incident is being delivered in addition to existing capacity. The screening service for women aged 50-70 will continue to be delivered in the usual way.

All women affected who wish to have a breast screen will receive an appointment to take place before the end of October 2018.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143620
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Breast cancer Standards Screening
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk