The UK Department of Health is responsible for public health and social issues, care and the National Health Service in England, as well as similar issues entrusted to the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments. It is led by the Secretary of State for Health.
| UK Department of Health | |
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| date of creation | 1988 |
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| Annual budget | £ 101 billion 2011 |
| Site | www.dh.gov.uk |
History
- 1805 Privy Health Council
- 1919 Ministries of Health
- 1948 National Health Service
- 1968 Ministry of Health and Social Services
- 1988 Ministry of Health.
See also
- UK National Health Service