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Publications and statistics
DH publications, including statistical reports, surveys, press releases, circulars and legislation, are available in electronic format in this section. To find what you are looking for, type search terms into the publications library, or browse by category with the links below. Hard copies of most documents can be ordered for free.
Publications
Publications published since 1999, bibliographical details of earlier ones, and quick links to recent publications issued from across the Department.
Bulletins
Key information for senior staff in the NHS, issued electronically on a regular basis.
Legislation
Legislative publications, information on Acts and Bills, directions from the Secretary of State, regulatory impact assessments (RIAs), and statutory instruments (SIs).
News releases
The most recent DH news releases published on the Government News Network (GNN) website.
Letters and circulars
Circulars explaining aspects of health and social care policy and regulation, and key communications between DH and NHS and social care audiences.
Surveys
Surveys on a wide variety of health issues. Information gathered as a result underpins and improves targeting of health policies.
Statistics
Health care, workforce, public health, social care statistics, and links to the Information Centre for health and social care (IC) website.
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Contact details for obtaining hard-copy DH publications.
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