AQW 15304/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the current target date for the provision of a 24/7 thrombectomy service.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 18 September 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 18 September 2024
- Answer due by
- 3 October 2024
- Answered
- 2 October 202414 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
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.