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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Zubir Ahmed (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Depressive Illnesses: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

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.

Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120786
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Depressive illnesses Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk