Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 112130

Mechanical Thrombectomy: Health Services

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 20 February 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to provide a 24/7 thrombectomy service.

Answer

Karin Smyth
NHS England is working to increase the size of the workforce trained to deliver thrombectomy so that 24/7 access is available across England by April 2026.To achieve this NHS England is working with the General Medical Council in approving a credential to...

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