Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health

Dr Daniel Poulter MP

Dr Daniel Poulter MP

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Biography

Dan Poulter was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department of Health in September 2012. He is the Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.

Education

Dan studied law at Bristol University and has a degree in medicine from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine.

Political career

He was a member of the Health Select Committee, Chair of the Parliamentary Group on Maternity, and an Officer of the Parliamentary group to improve global health.

Career outside politics

Before entering politics, Dan worked as an NHS hospital doctor specialising primarily in obstetrics, gynaecology and women’s health. He continues to practice medicine as an NHS hospital doctor on a part-time basis.

He has helped to set up medical and lifestyle advice clinics for the homeless and people with drug and alcohol misuse problems.

He was previously Deputy Leader of Reigate and Banstead Council.

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health

The minister is responsible for health at the Department of Health. Responsibilities include:

  • nursing and midwifery
  • maternity services
  • health education & training
  • children’s health
  • NHS workforce
  • NHS estates
  • NHS security management
  • allied health professions
  • NHS IT & information strategy
  • NHS Litigation Authority
  • medical education & training
  • NHS procurement
  • hospital Food
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Announcements

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  1. Parents to get complete picture of child development

    • 21 November 2014
    • Press release

  2. Atlas shows variations in NHS purchasing

    • 22 July 2014
    • News story

  3. Rewarding military and civilian medical excellence

    • 16 June 2014
    • News story

  4. World-class medical services for UK armed forces

    • 9 May 2014
    • News story

  5. New nursing apprenticeships for those who have proven they can care

    • 4 March 2014
    • Press release

  6. Healthcare Efficiency Through Technology Expo

    • 9 October 2013
    • Speech

  7. NHS information service for parents reaches 100,000 signups

    • 18 February 2013
    • News story

  8. £11 million funding boost to improve NHS care for war veterans

    • 15 February 2013
    • News story

  9. Hospitals share in funding to improve birthing environments

    • 24 January 2013
    • News story

  10. 2013 Health Partnership Awards launched

    • 10 January 2013
    • News story
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