Stroke Services

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 7:05 pm on 5 December 2017.

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Photo of Maggie Throup Maggie Throup Conservative, Erewash 7:05, 5 December 2017

I have heard first-hand stories about the impact of mechanical thrombectomy and just how fantastic a treatment it is. It can enable people who might have had lifelong disabilities to lead normal lives. I gather it is being rolled out throughout the NHS through specialised commissioning, but does my hon. Friend agree that the roll-out needs to be speeded up, and that we need more people in place to carry out the treatment so that more individuals can benefit from it?