myAIRVO2 for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Equality considerations

NICE is committed to promoting equality, eliminating unlawful discrimination and fostering good relations between people with particular protected characteristics and others. In producing guidance and advice, NICE aims to comply fully with all legal obligations to: promote race and disability equality and equality of opportunity between men and women, eliminate unlawful discrimination on grounds of race, disability, age, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity (including women post-delivery), sexual orientation, and religion or belief (these are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition, which may mean someone is disabled if this has a substantial and long-term effect on their ability to do daily activities. Disability is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act.