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Changes to the DH website

How to find information on our website

  • National Archives copy of the DH website (opens new window)

    The National Archives preserves online government information by regularly archiving UK central government websites.

    The Department of Health website is currently being updated to reflect the change in Government. While information is being updated, statutory regulations and guidance remain in force.

    Some information published before 11 May 2010 has been removed, but can still be accessed through The National Archives Website.

    To find this information, simply click the link above and use the website menu as normal.

    Please note that the archived version of the website does not fully support out-of-date browsers.

My 5 priorities

Andrew Lansley explains his priorities for reform

  • The future of the NHS, public health and social care

    In his first five speeches as Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley has detailed his five priorities for the future of the NHS, public health and social care.

    • The principles of social care reform
    • A new approach to public health
    • A shared ambition to improve outcomes
    • Shifting power to the frontline
    • My ambition for patient-centred care

NHS White Paper

Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS

  • Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS

    The NHS White Paper, Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS, sets out the Government's long-term vision for the future of the NHS.  The vision builds on the core values and principles of the NHS - a comprehensive service, available to all, free at the point of use, based on need, not ability to pay. It sets out how we will:

    • put patients at the heart of everything the NHS does;
    • focus on continuously improving those things that really matter to patients - the outcome of their healthcare; and
    • empower and liberate clinicians to innovate, with the freedom to focus on improving healthcare services

    To find out more about the NHS White Paper, read the document or get involved in the consultations that will inform elements of the proposals, please visit our Liberating the NHS section using the link above. 

Structural Reform Plan (opens new window)

Have your say on the actions laid out in our draft Structural Reform Plan.

Looking for EHIC? (opens new window)

Everyone who is resident in the UK should have one and carry it with them when travelling abroad.

Q&A with Andrew Lansley (opens new window)

Read the full transcript from Andrew Lansley's 22nd July webchat on the health White Paper.

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