Ministerial role

Minister of State (Minister for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health)

Responsibilities

The Minister of State for Patient Safety, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health leads on the following:

  • COVID-19:
    • test and trace: contain framework
    • social distancing
  • mental health
  • suicide prevention and crisis prevention
  • offender health
  • vulnerable groups
  • patient safety
  • women’s health strategy
  • maternity care
  • inquiries
  • patient experience
  • cosmetic regulation
  • armed forces’ and veterans’ health
  • sponsorship of:
    • NHS Resolution
    • CQC

Previous holders of this role

  1. The Rt Hon Nadine Dorries MP

    2020 to 2021

  2. Helen Whately MP

    2020 to 2020