Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113210

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Health Services

Tabled: 12 February 2026

Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Liz Twist

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to improve access to pulmonary rehabilitation for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease living in Blaydon and Consett constituency.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

In the Blaydon and Consett area, pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is primarily delivered by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Since April 2024, the trust's physiotherapy and occupational therapy services have undertaken a comprehensive redesign of t...

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