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<p>Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is one of the most effective treatments for chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The Department supports the National Health
Service to increase access to PR and improve the quality of care for people with long-term
respiratory conditions.</p><p> </p><p>Respiratory disease is clinical priority in
the NHS Long Term Plan. A working group has been developing policy proposals with
the aim of delivering specific improvements in respiratory disease. One of the areas
under review is the current service provision for PR services in England.</p><p> </p><p>The
NHS RightCare COPD pathway, which is now being rolled out nationally through clinical
commissioning groups, includes timely access to PR as part of the optimal treatment
pathway.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England is working with NHS Improvement, Public Health
England and the third sector to ensure all components of the COPD pathway including
identification, diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory conditions are
coordinated across the health system.</p>
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