Mechanical Thrombectomy
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 11 March 2026 to Question 117420, a) which areas have received funding to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy and b) the date by which they are expected to have 24/7 access in place.
Answered by Karin Smyth
All thrombectomy centres have received funding aligned with individual provider readiness and implementation plans to deliver extended hours and 24/7 provision. Total recurrent national investment in mechanical thrombectomy in 2025/26 is in excess of £100 million.
A targeted approach to additional national investment 2026/27 was taken in recognition of disparities in historical investment due to provider readiness to achieve 24/7 provision.
This funding was targeted to the North East and Yorkshire, Midlands, and the South East regions to secure 24/7 access to service provision.
The approved funding was confirmed to regions in February 2026, to enable 24/7 service delivery from 1 April 2026.
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