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Radiology: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of NHS (a) radiologists and (b) oncologists.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
17 Oct 2024
Target answer date
22 Oct 2024
Answer
22 Oct 2024 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 17 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of NHS (a) radiologists and (b) oncologists.

  2. 22 Oct 2024

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  3. 22 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    We are committed to training the staff we need, including radiologists and oncologists, to ensure patients are cared for by the right professional, when and where they need it.We will ensure that the number of medical specialty training places meets the d...

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