Achieving World-Class Cancer Outcomes: Taking the strategy forward<\/em>, was published on 12 May 2016 and we hope to see great progress as it is delivered.<\/p> <\/p>
Earlier diagnosis makes it more likely that patients will receive effective treatments. We have committed to implementing recommendation 24 of the report that by 2020, everyone referred with a suspicion of cancer will receive either a definitive diagnosis or the all-clear within four weeks. This standard will be underpinned by investment of up to £300 million more in diagnostics each year by 2020.<\/p>
<\/p>
On breast cancer specifically, the cancer strategy recommended that we:<\/p>
<\/p>
- ensure that chemo-prevention is being used appropriately to reduce the risk of developing breast cancers, particularly in younger women at high risk of developing cancer;<\/p>
- commission the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to develop updated guidelines for adjuvant treatment for breast cancer, including the use of bisphosphonates and aromatase inhibitors to prevent secondary cancers in women previously treated for early stage breast cancer;<\/p>
- ensure that all patients treated for cancer are given advice on how best to manage their risk level and ensure that the risk of developing secondary cancers is reduced, as well as ensuring that there is a fast and efficient route back into treatment for patients who suffer recurrence; and<\/p>
- ensure that, by 2020, the 280,000 people diagnosed with cancer every year will benefit from a tailored recovery package. The packages will be individually designed to help each person, live well beyond cancer, including psychological and social support for those whose cancer recurs, or who live for a long time with cancer or its consequences, as is often the case in women with secondary breast cancer.<\/p>
<\/p>
We have also run two national Be Clear on Cancer campaigns in 2014 and 2015 to raise awareness of the symptoms of breast cancer in women aged over 70. The campaigns targeted women over 70 because the disease is often diagnosed at a later stage in this age group. Breast screening for asymptomatic cancer saves an estimated 1,300 lives a year in the United Kingdom. A major randomised controlled trial is testing whether extending breast screening to women aged 47-49 and 71-73 will save more lives. Over 2 million women have been randomised into the trial, and results are expected in the early 2020s.<\/p>"}
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NHS England\u2019s National Clinical Director for Cancer, Professor Chris Harrison, has been working with the four common cancer \u2018clinical reference groups\u2019 to clarify their role within the system, especially in relation to the Clinical Reference Groups that provide advice and expertise to NHS England on the best ways that specialised services should be provided.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England has decided to continue the common cancer groups as \u2018clinical expert groups\u2019 and to bring together their chairs to form a clinical steering group for the national programme, to support a pathway approach to care management and measurement.<\/p>"}
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Leaving the EU means we will want to take our own decisions about how to deliver the policy objectives previously targeted by EU funding. Over the coming months, we will consult closely with stakeholders to review all EU funding schemes in the round, to ensure that any ongoing funding commitments best serve the UK\u2018s national interest, while ensuring appropriate investor certainty.<\/p>"}
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Khat was controlled as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 in 2014.<\/p>
The 2015/16 Crime Survey England and Wales found that 0.06% of adults aged 16 to 59 in the general population had used khat in the last year, equivalent to around 20,000 people. This is similar to 2014/15 (0.05%) but a statistically significant fall compared with 0.2% in the previous two survey years when khat was measured (2010/11 and 2011/12).<\/p>
We will continue to monitor the situation in relation to khat as appropriate, including through recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. Our approach to drugs remains clear: we must prevent drug use in our communities and help dependent individuals to recover, while ensuring our drugs laws are enforced.<\/p>"}
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On 7 July 2016, the Government responded to the Women and Equalities Select Committee inquiry on transgender equality. In this, we committed to publishing an update on progress against \u201cWorking for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality: Moving Forward (2011)\u201d; and \u201cAdvancing transgender equality: a plan for action (2011)\u201d.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Government will publish both of these documents in due course.<\/p>"}
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As I stated on 7 September 2016, Official Report, Column 318, the Government is determined that those whose personal safety would be at risk if their details appeared on the register should be able to register anonymously. The Government is aware of concerns that it is difficult for victims of domestic violence to apply for anonymous registration and has announced plans to look closely at the regulations on this important policy.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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All tenants in supported accommodation are exempted from the Local Housing Allowance cap until April 2017.<\/p>
The Secretary of State has confirmed that the Government expects to make an announcement on the way forward for supported housing in early autumn.<\/p>"}
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The UK will in due course consider all options in the design of future bilateral trade negotiations. Until the UK leaves the EU, we will remain subject to EU trade agreements and trade policy, of which human rights is a fundamental principle.<\/p>"}
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