Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 8 October 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on providing recurrent funding for the national thrombectomy programme.
The Scottish Government remains committed to introducing a high quality and clinically safe thrombectomy service in Scotland.
We have invested more than £35m to date in the delivery of a thrombectomy service in Scotland and will continue to work with our stakeholders to further develop and support delivery of an equitable service across Scotland to maximise patient access.
The Scottish government will announce more comprehensive spending plans for 2025-26 in its budget, scheduled for 4 December.