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Mechanical Thrombectomy

Asked by Munira WilsonLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 117420

The question

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

Answered by Karin Smyth

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.

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