Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
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Information
DHSC is a ministerial department, supported by a number of agencies and partner organisations. As of 30 June 2024, the department employs 3,540 full-time equivalent employees, who work in locations across the country.
We are responsible for:
- supporting and advising our ministers: we help them shape and deliver policy that delivers the government’s objectives
- setting direction: we anticipate the future and lead debate ensuring we protect and improve global and domestic health
- accountability: we make sure the department and our arm’s length bodies deliver on our agreed plans and commitments
- acting as guardians of the health and care framework: we make sure the legislative, financial, administrative and policy frameworks are fit for purpose and work together
- troubleshooting: in the last resort, the public and Parliament expect us to take the action needed to resolve crucial and complex issues
Contact
39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU