Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 120787

Depressive Illnesses: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Tabled: 16 March 2026

Answered: 30 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Tim Farron

Liberal Democrat — Westmorland and Lonsdale

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase the provision of TMS for depression.

Answer

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 s...

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