Policy paper

The power of information: giving people control of the health and care information they need

This information strategy sets a 10-year framework for transforming information for the NHS, public health and social care.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England

Documents

The Power of Information: putting all of us in control of the health and care information we need

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The Power of Information: easy read version

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The Power of Information: impact assessment

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The Power of Information: impact assessment spreadsheet

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The Power of Information: equality analysis

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Details

This strategy sets out plans for using information and technology to improve health, care and support – to improve our experience, quality and outcomes of health and care services, putting people truly at the heart of care.

Annex B contains important information about DH’s transparency and open data strategy.

Updates to this page

Published 21 May 2012

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