In linewith the recommendations of the NICE guidelines on COPD, the programme isdelivered by a range of professionals, and covers smoking cessation, dietaryadvice, medication support, a graduated exercise programme and emotionalsupport.Information on comparisonsbetween the NHS Grampian programme and those of other NHS boards is not heldcentrally, but NHS Grampian believes that its pulmonary rehabilitationprogramme is as comprehensive as any in Scotland.