Department of Health

Head:

Secretary of State for Health.

Post Currently Held By:

The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP.

Role:

The Department of Health (DH) aims to improve people's health and wellbeing through its responsibility for the health and social care system in England. It sets national standards for patient care and regulates health provision. It also looks to prevent health problems by the promotion of the reduction of smoking, and stopping alcohol and drug abuse.

Contact Details:

Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NS
Tel: 020 7210 4850
Website: www.dh.gov.uk
E-mail: dhmail(at)dh.gsi.gov.uk