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Why the NHS is going private for cancer checks

Why the NHS is going private for cancer checks

Update: 2025-09-26
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This week we discuss an exclusive story about a major expansion of cancer testing centres that will see the private sector take on a bigger role delivering NHS services.


We’ll weigh up the success of the community diagnostic testing programme so far - and ask if one crucial factor could be holding it back. 


Also, an update on plans to launch a ‘single patient record’, following revelations that NHS England wants to launch a prototype by the end of the year.

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Why the NHS is going private for cancer checks

Why the NHS is going private for cancer checks

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