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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Commons · Question 24426 · Tabled 16 Jan 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce emergency admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 23 Jan 2025

Respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are a clinical priority within the NHS Long Term plan and the National Health Service is investing in the provision of more and better rehabilitation services for respiratory pa...