Table 3 Inclusion & Exclusion criteria for entry to BIS Phase II RCT

Patients

i) Appropriate referral to the BIS

ii) Diagnosis of COPD/COAD

iii) Aged 18 years or over

iv) Any patient who does not meet any of the exclusion criteria

Carers

i) The informal carers of patients specified above, who can be significant others, relatives, friends or neighbours

ii) Aged 18 years or over

iii) Any carer who does not meet the exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

Patients/carers

i) Any patient/carer unable to give informed consent

ii) Any patient living outside of Cambridgeshire PCT, West Essex PCT, East & North Hertfordshire PCT, or Suffolk PCT

iii) Any patient who has previously had access to BIS

iv) Any patient/carer who is demented or confused

v) Any patient/carer with learning difficulties

vi) Any patient/carer from other vulnerable groups (e.g. head injury, severe trauma, and mental illness)