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 Monday, 23 March 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. A substantive answer was provided 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
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase the provision of TMS for depression.
- Answer
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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
- 120787
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Depressive illnesses Transcranial magnetic stimulation
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- 2026-03-30 15:51:57 +0100
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