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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Mechanical Thrombectomy: Health Services

Question

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.

Answer

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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1994
Session
2026-27
Related items
Mechanical Thrombectomy: Health Services
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Travel Health services Strokes North East Yorkshire and the Humber Mechanical thrombectomy
Link
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