Department of Health (United Kingdom)

Department of Health (United Kingdom)

The Department of Health (DH) is a department of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for government policy on health and social care matters. It oversees the English National Health Service (NHS).

History

The Department of Health was created in 1988 as a replacement for the Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS). The department had a wide range of responsibilities, including the oversight of the NHS and the implementation of health and social care policy.

Responsibilities

The Department of Health is responsible for strategic leadership and funding for both health and social care in England. It oversees various agencies and public bodies, including the NHS. The department is also responsible for setting health and social care policy, and for ensuring that it is implemented effectively.

Structure

The Department of Health is led by the Secretary of State for Health, who is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. The department is divided into several directorates, each responsible for different aspects of health and social care policy.

See also

• National Health Service
• Department of Health and Social Security
• Secretary of State for Health
• Cabinet of the United Kingdom

External links

• Official website

Department of Health (United Kingdom) Resources
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