Access to Radiotherapy Bill

A Bill to make provision to improve access to radiotherapy treatment in England; to define access in terms of the time that patients are required to travel to places providing treatment; to specify 45 minutes as the maximum time patients are to travel; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Tim FarronLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

17 September 2019

In Plain English

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The bill would define access to radiotherapy in England by how long a patient must travel to a treatment centre, and it sets a maximum travel time of 45 minutes. It aims to ensure patients can reach radiotherapy services within that limit, with provisions for related purposes.

Key Points

Defines access to radiotherapy in England in terms of travel time to treatment centres.
Sets a maximum travel time of 45 minutes for patients.
Applies to radiotherapy services across England, with provisions to support implementation (connected purposes).
Introduced by Tim Farron, MP (Liberal Democrat), placing the measure within healthcare and transport policy.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, in the early stages of its passage and has not yet progressed to committee.

Who is affected?

People in England who need radiotherapyCancer patients and their families or carersNHS radiotherapy departments, hospital trusts and staffLocal authorities and transport planners involved in access and infrastructureRural and remote communities where travel times may be longer

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Access to Radiotherapy

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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