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Leukaemia: Clinical Trials and Medical Treatments

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 26 February 2025UIN 30417

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to clinical trials and innovative treatments for leukaemia patients.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The Department aims to ensure that all patients have access to cutting-edge clinical research and innovative, lifesaving treatments. The Department funded National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funds research and research infrastructure, which supports patients and the public to participate in high-quality research, including clinical research on leukaemia.

The Department is committed to ensuring clinical trials are people-centred and more accessible, including for leukaemia patients. For example, the NIHR provides an online service called Be Part of Research, which promotes participation in health and care research by allowing users to search for relevant studies and register their interest.

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