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We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer. DHSC is a ministerial department, supported by 23 agencies and public bodies .
A development programme of educational resources on critical public health topics for people who work in the health and care sector and the extended public health workforce.
Facts, resources and information on major public health issues for public health professionals, local authorities and CCG commissioners.
We focus on improving the nation’s health so that everyone can expect to live more of life in good health, and on levelling up health disparities to break the link between background and prospects for a healthy life. OHID is...
Guidance for commissioners and health professionals to make decisions about mental health services and interventions based on data and analysis.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods. We provide scientific and operational leadership, working with local, national and international partners...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. NICE is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care .
Strategies, plans, advice, and guidance about the relationship between health and the home.
Background information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) for health and care professionals.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Supporting health and care professionals to improve services by better understanding the health outcomes that some people in the Roma community face.
Public health messages to all NHS service providers.
Public Health Wales is an NHS body whose purpose is to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. We improve the quality, equity and effectiveness of healthcare services and protect people from infectious and environmental hazards.
Information about a health partnership programme to support the development of health services in poor countries.
Resources to help local commissioners achieve value for money by estimating the return on investment (ROI) and cost-effectiveness of public health programmes.
This framework for 2023 to 2025 sets out how the UK government will play a leading role in improving health globally and building resilience to future threats.
The Health Protection Agency’s role was to provide an integrated approach to protecting UK public health through the provision of support and advice to the NHS, local authorities, emergency services, other Arms Length Bodies, the Department of Health and the...
The Public Health Outcomes Framework examines indicators that help us understand trends in public health.
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