AQW 15304/22-27

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 18/09/2024
Answered On Date: 02/10/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the current target date for the provision of a 24/7 thrombectomy service.

Answer:

The expansion of the regional thrombectomy service to 24/7 remains a key priority in Northern Ireland.

This will require significant investment including the recruitment of specialist posts within a limited workforce pool. Given the budget, which you supported, I am not in a position to give a target date.

However, I am committed to ensuring as many people as possible from across Northern Ireland continue to benefit from the service within the current hours of operation.