Motion

Delivery of a 24/7 Thrombectomy Service

Delivery of a 24/7 Thrombectomy Service
That this Assembly notes that thrombectomy is a proven, life-changing stroke treatment which, when delivered promptly, reduces death and disability and delivers significant long-term savings for health and social care services; regrets that access to thrombectomy in Northern Ireland remains limited to between the hours of 8.00am and 5.00pm; recognises that the Stroke Action Plan published in June 2022 committed to the delivery of a 24/7 thrombectomy service by the end of 2024; is concerned that the continued absence of 24/7 provision means eligible patients are being denied access to this intervention; further notes the commitment to deliver 24/7 thrombectomy access in England by April 2026; believes that a 24/7 thrombectomy service would represent a high-impact, outcome-focused reform aligned with the Health and Social Care NI Reset Plan; and calls on the Minister of Health to set out a clear, time-bound plan to deliver a fully operational 24/7 thrombectomy service in Northern Ireland.
Private Members' Motion
Opposition business
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
10/02/2026
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