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Site map
An overview of the DH website's main areas.
A to Z site index
Alphabetical listing of key DH policy areas and sections of the site.
Health care
Government strategies and policies aimed at providing a broad range of health care services and facilities.
Social care
Policy and guidance for delivering a social care system that provides care equally for all, whilst enabling people to retain their independence, control and dignity.
Public health
Policy and guidance on health protection, health improvement and health inequalities issues in England, including pandemic influenza, seasonal flu, patient safety, tobacco, obesity, drugs, sexual health, and international health.
Managing your organisation
Promoting business success and improvement through flexibility and partnership, best practice and a culture where staff are encouraged to develop new skills and expand their knowledge.
Research and development
Developing evidence to inform and underpin social care policy making through research.
Freedom of Information (FOI)
Guidance on the most direct way to make a request for information, what to do if you’re not happy with the way we handle your request plus FOI releases and the publication scheme.
Publications and statistics
DH reports, statistics, surveys, research findings, circulars, letters, bulletins, leaflets, press releases, circulars, annual reports and legislation.
News
News stories and information recently added to the website. Also contains transcripts of speeches by ministers and department leaders, conference and events reports, and the events diary.
Consultations
Live and closed consultations, the Department's responses to recent consultations, and the consultations library.
Procurement and proposals
Information about purchasing and tenders within the DH and the NHS. Advice on submitting proposals, as well as information on research and development proposals, public private partnerships (PPP) and project management.
About us
An overview of the Department's work and how health and social care is delivered. Also features biographies of ministers and chief professional officers, DH recruitment, and information about arm's length bodies (ALBs) and key stakeholder groups.
Help
Frequently asked questions, and help on accessibility and technical issues for visitors to the DH website.
Contact us
How to contact the Department of Health by email, telephone or in writing, and how to send feedback about the DH website.
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Site feedback
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Frequently asked questions
The Department of Health's Customer Service Centre deals with thousands of queries each week. This section answers some of our most frequently asked questions.
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