Written questions

General Practitioners

Commons · Question 127803 · Tabled 16 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to GP services for patients with long-term conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 22 Apr 2026

We know that improving access to general practice (GP) services is key for all patients, including those with long-term conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).In England, we have invested £160 million into the Additional Roles ...