The Department of Health

With a wholehearted focus on improving the health and wellbeing for people in England, the Department of Health (DH) is committed to improving the quality and accessibility of care. This involves the challenging task of setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care and promoting healthier living for all.

The department takes the lead on:

Strategy
Policy
Legislation and regulation
Allocating resources
The NHS operating framework
Local area agreements
Environmental hazards
Infectious diseases
Health promotion and education
Medicine safety
Ethical issues

To find out more about DH news, projects and initiatives, visit the Department of Health website.