Mechanical Thrombectomy: Health Services
Commons · Question 112130 · Tabled 10 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 20 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to provide a 24/7 thrombectomy service.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 20 Feb 2026
NHS England is working to increase the size of the workforce trained to deliver thrombectomy so that 24/7 access is available across England by April 2026.To achieve this NHS England is working with the General Medical Council in approving a credential to...