Question reference: S6W-17034
- Asked by: Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 14 April 2023
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 2 May 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, following its commitment to increase thrombectomy funding for 2023-24, whether it will provide a breakdown of what that money will be spent on, broken down by NHS board, and how it will ensure equity of access across NHS Scotland.
Answer
The Scottish Government remains committed to introducing a high quality and clinically safe thrombectomy service in Scotland.
Work is ongoing to establish the most effective means of further expanding the national thrombectomy service, including how funding will be broken down by NHS Board. Thrombectomy services are run on a regional basis with North, East and West of Scotland hubs. The Scottish Government has asked that regions provide spending forecasts, including workforce plans, which reflect the most effective means of further expanding access to thrombectomy and to maximise the number of patients able to benefit from this treatment.