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<p>There is work underway to review the service specifications for children and young
people with cancer. This will provide an opportunity to consider how some aspects
of the patient pathway may be provided more locally to reduce the travel burden for
patients and their families.</p><p> </p><p>Currently the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
which is part of the NHS Low Income Scheme allows for patients (and in certain circumstances
their carers) to receive reimbursement of travel if they are in receipt of a qualifying
benefit or on a low income. The NHS Low Income Scheme has helped 337,000 applicants
to receive financial help with their National Health Service treatment.</p>
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