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Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment

Asked by Tessa MuntLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 31 March 2025UIN 41042

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to allow radiotherapy machines purchased by charities for hospitals to stop treating patients if charitable funds are not available to renew those machines.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

Only radiotherapy machines purchased with Government funds are eligible for replacement through Government funding. There are no plans to change this position.

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