It's a fair question, and the honest answer is: sometimes, but not easily.

What NICE says

NICE has recognised rTMS as a treatment for depression since 2015. That means the NHS can offer it. It doesn't mean every area does.

Where it's available

Only a small number of NHS trusts run TMS services, mostly for depression that hasn't responded to other treatment. Access usually needs a referral from your GP or mental health team, and waiting lists can be long. Some trusts, such as Pennine Care, also offer self-pay places.

Other conditions

For anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, fatigue, long COVID, menopause and migraine, NHS TMS is very rarely offered. Private clinics are usually the only route.

When private treatment makes sense

  • You'd like to start in weeks, not months.
  • Your condition isn't covered by a local NHS service.
  • You want a doctor-led plan with brain measurement before and after.

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This article is for information, not individual medical advice. Research findings do not guarantee a treatment outcome. Speak to a qualified clinician about your own care.