Rural and coastal areas of England to get more cancer doctors
Government says plan will help end postcode lottery in access to diagnostic tests and treatmentHospitals in rural and coastal parts of England will get more cancer doctors to help tackle stark inequalities that mean people in some areas are far more likely to die from the disease.The plan is part...
<p>Government says plan will help end postcode lottery in access to diagnostic tests and treatment</p><p>Hospitals in rural and coastal parts of England will get more cancer doctors to help tackle stark inequalities that mean people in some areas are far more likely to die from the disease.</p><p>The plan is part of a government drive to end the “patchy” nature of NHS cancer care, which is characterised by wide postcode lotteries in access to diagnostic tests and treatment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/22/nhs-cancer-doctors-health-inequality-england">Continue reading...</a>
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