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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Health Services

Commons · Question 50021 · Tabled 2 May 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 May 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the NHS is taking to help improve the (a) early detection and (b) treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 9 May 2025

Respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a clinical priority, and the National Health Service is investing in the provision of more and better rehabilitation services for respiratory patients. This has the objective ...