Main areas in the publications and statistics section of the DH website.
The Department of Health publishes a wealth of material for health and social care professionals and other stakeholders. This section contains a searchable library of publications covering policy and guidance, statistics, legislation, reports, letters and circulars, as well as monthly lists of publications issued.
DH statistics are used to inform debate, decision-making and research both within Government and by the wider health and social care community.
Letters and circulars are used to explain aspects of health and social care policy and regulation more fully.
Regular updates from the Department of Health.
The Department of Health commissions and publishes a vast range of surveys on a wide variety of health issues.
Publications from the Department's Research and Development programmes.
Publications about primary and secondary legislation relating to the Department of Health, the National Health Service and social care in England.
Information about the Department Health publication scheme, which ensures we meet the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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Alphabetical listing of key DH policy areas and sections of the site.