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Written question asked by Terry Jermy (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Strokes: Mechanical Thrombectomy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of progress towards delivering universal 24/7 access to thrombectomy services for stroke patients in England.

Answer

Progress towards 24/7 access to thrombectomy services continues to be made. To achieve full coverage, thrombectomy centres have received funding aligned with individual provider readiness and implementation plans to deliver extended hours and 24/7 provision.

The Government is committed to achieving a 25% reduction in premature mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke across England. To accelerate progress and tackle variation across the country, a new CVD Modern Service Framework will be published in 2026. This framework will support improvement, reduce inequalities, and foster innovation where it is needed most.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3532
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Strokes Mechanical thrombectomy
Link
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