The Department of Health

Wholly focused on improving the health and wellbeing of people in England, the Department of Health (DH) is committed to improving the quality and accessibility of care. The DH sets national standards, shapes the direction of health and social care and promotes healthier living.

The Department sets the strategic framework for adult social care and influences local authority spending on social care.

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

For more information visit the Department of Health website.