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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) National Service Framework

On 28 June 2006, the Secretary of State announced that a National Service Framework (NSF) should be developed for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) following recommendations published in the CMO's Annual Report 2004.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term covering a range of conditions including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is a long term condition that leads to damaged airways, causing them to become narrow, making it harder for air to get in and out of the lungs. There is no cure for COPD, but it can be managed through drug therapy.

Development of the National Service Framework

Information on the development of the NSFand the work of the External Reference Group (ERG)

Call for examples of good practise in COPD

We would like to hear of any examples that relate to the provision ofservices for people with COPD and their carers.

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