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House of Commons · Petition P002852

Travel Costs Support for Young Cancer Patients

19 September 2023

Presented 1 time by 0 MPs

NHS

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At a glance

This petition concerning travel costs support for young cancer patients was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue summary

The petition addresses the financial burden faced by families of young cancer patients due to travel costs for treatment, highlighting that these expenses are causing debt and missed treatments.

Action requested

The Government is urged to establish a Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund that is easily and universally accessible from diagnosis until the end of treatment.

Key facts

  • Families spend an average of £250 on travel per month.
  • Over 12,000 people have signed the petition.
  • The current support for travel costs is inadequate.

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 19 September 2023

    No presenters recorded for this presentation.

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