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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2025. It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to support the adoption of the a) Asthma Control Test and b) COPD Assessment Test as part of annual reviews for respiratory patients in primary care.

Answer

The Asthma Control Test and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test are accessible online for patients to use and the results can be taken to a general practice to help inform an annual assessment or other general practice appointment associated with these conditions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100321
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Health services Primary care Screening Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Asthma
Link
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