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Depressive Illnesses: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Asked by Tim FarronLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 30 March 2026UIN 120786

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many NHS mental health Trusts currently provide a TMS service to people experiencing depression and how many people have received a full course of TMS treatment.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

There are no plans at present to increase the provision of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for depression based on current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance. Integrated care boards are responsible for providing health and care services to meet the needs of their local populations.

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