The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is a ministerial department of the United Kingdom government, responsible for overseeing health and adult social care policies in England. It also manages specific health and social care matters that are not devolved to Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. The DHSC's core mission is to improve health and well-being outcomes by ensuring access to high-quality care and services. It oversees the National Health Service (NHS) in England, focusing on policy development, healthcare funding, and public health initiatives.
Notable figures associated with the DHSC include the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who leads the department, supported by three ministers of state. The department has played a pivotal role in shaping healthcare policies and responding to public health crises. Key achievements include the implementation of comprehensive healthcare reforms and the management of national health campaigns. The DHSC's impact is significant in enhancing the quality of healthcare services and promoting public health across England.

NHS England
england.nhs.uk

UK government
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Sbri Healthcare

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
dhs.pa.gov

Welsh Government
gov.wales

Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office
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Defense Health Agency

New York State Department of Health
health.ny.gov

CDC
cdc.gov

Public Health Agency of Canada
phac-aspc.gc.ca

Department for Science Innovation and Technology
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
va.gov

Military Health System
health.mil

Oregon Department of Human Services
oregon.gov

UK Department for Transport
gov.uk
Organizations similar to Department of Health and Social Care include NHS England, UK government, Sbri Healthcare and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
Department of Health and Social Care was founded in 1988.
Department of Health and Social Care's headquarters is located in London, Greater London, GB.
Department of Health and Social Care has 1,588 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.