The document sets out the case for change, including evidence and research showing how these services can improve outcomes. There are also service specifications, supported by two costing tools.

“The COPD Commissioning Toolkit aims to make it easier to commission better services for people with COPD by bringing together the clinical, financial and commercial aspects of commissioning in one place” p6

See: COPD Commissioning toolkit. Dept of Health, Aug 2012