Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the new trial allowing women to book direct appointments with diagnostic clinics aims to streamline cancer diagnosis and alleviate GP workloads.
Breast Cancer Now has expressed support for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of quicker referrals to specialists for individuals noticing changes in their breast health.
Reflecting on NHS inefficiencies, Streeting criticized the current referral process as a 'waste of everyone's time,' advocating for more direct access to specialists.
The pilot program will commence in November in Somerset, with plans for rigorous evaluation before potential wider implementation across the UK.
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