Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 55183

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Diagnosis

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 20 June 2025

Question

Afzal Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average time is for a patient to receive a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following initial contact with their GP for respiratory illness symptoms in (a) Greater

Answer

Ashley Dalton

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 of...

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