Distribution of NEWS in the community by service Distribution of NEWS in the community by service. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (‘COPD’) includes patients who are regularly monitored in the community for their COPD. ‘ Unplanned’ includes acutely unwell patients. ‘ Planned’ includes patients who have recently been discharged from hospital and/or have chronic conditions in need of monitoring. NEWS, National Early Warning Score. Distribution of NEWS in the community by service. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (‘COPD’) includes patients who are regularly monitored in the community for their COPD. ‘ Unplanned’ includes acutely unwell patients. ‘ Planned’ includes patients who have recently been discharged from hospital and/or have chronic conditions in need of monitoring. NEWS, National Early Warning Score. Lauren J Scott et al. Emerg Med J 2019;36:287-292 Copyright © BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the College of Emergency Medicine. All rights reserved.