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<p>The NHS Long Term Plan reaffirmed the commitment to modernise radiotherapy, as
well as making specific commitments to commission the National Health Service new
state-of-the-art Proton Beam facilities in London and Manchester. The plan also committed
to reforming the specialised commissioning payments for radiotherapy hypofractionation
to support further equipment upgrades.</p><p>The Long Term Plan also set out NHS England’s
commitment to review the National Tariff, in particular to ensure that appropriate
incentives are in place to encourage providers to deliver modern techniques, including
hypofractionation, and to upgrade and replace equipment.</p><p>Over the last two years,
£130 million has been invested in modernising radiotherapy equipment, with over 80
machines funded for replacement or upgrade across the country since October 2016.</p><p>
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