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Rare Cancers Act 2026

This bill aims to boost research into rare cancers by requiring a regulatory review, appointing a specialist lead, and allowing NHS data to be used to contact patients for clinical trials.

A Bill to make provision to incentivise research and investment into the treatment of rare types of cancer; and for connected purposes.

Status: Act of Parliament

Current House: Unassigned

Stage: Royal Assent

Sponsored by: Dr Scott Arthur, Julie Elliott

Introduced: 2024-10-16

Royal Assent: 2026-03-05