ActiveGovernment health ministry
Department of Health and Social Care
UK government department for health and social care policy, sponsoring executive agencies and distinct arm’s-length bodies.
Organization profile
- Organization type
- Government health ministry
- Headquarters / base
- London, United Kingdom
- Geographic scope
- National
Status verification
Status last verified 2026-10-25.
Medical focus
Health policyPublic health
Activities
National health policyHealthcare system stewardship
Population served
Health professionalsPolicy makersResearchers
Institutional relationships
Where this organization fits
Evidence-based links to other public institutions. Connections do not imply endorsement.- Sponsors arm’s-length bodyNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence Executive non-departmental public bodyOfficial source ↗
- Sponsors executive agencyMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency Medicines & health-product regulatorOfficial source ↗
- Official source ↗