§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made by each local health and social care group in Northern Ireland to encourage the development of systematic and evidence-based approaches to the prevention, identification, management and follow-up of people with chronic disease, with particular reference to(a) coronary heart disease, (b) diabetes and (c) COPD. [130801]
§ Angela SmithLocal health and social care groups are working closely with all primary care professionals in their areas to encourage the development of systematic and evidence-based approaches to the prevention, identification, management and follow-up of people with chronic disease. In particular, the groups are currently undertaking three coronary heart disease projects, 14 diabetes projects and 9 COPD projects.