Written questions

Mechanical Thrombectomy

Commons · Question 117420 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to deliver universal thrombectomy services by April 2026.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 11 Mar 2026

NHS England has approved an additional £14.2 million of funding, targeted to areas where 24/7 access to thrombectomy is currently not available, in order to enable delivery from 1 April 2026.