Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to increase patient awareness that travel and accommodation costs will be paid for by the NHS if they choose to receive treatment outside their local area.

The National Health Service asks those patients offered earlier treatment at an alternative provider whether they are able to travel and discusses any issues associated with that offer. This may include covering costs associated with travel and overnight accommodation, if clinically appropriate.