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Mechanical Thrombectomy: Health Services

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 21 May 2026UIN 1994

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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Answer of 11 December 2025 to Question 95988 on Mechanical Thrombectomy: Health Services, when North East and Yorkshire region will gain 24/7 access to thrombectomy.

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

Regional North East NHS commissioners are in active discussion with their services and a funded programme is in place to secure 24/7 access to thrombectomy this year. Services will open as soon as safe to do so.

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