Department of Health and Social Care
Organization GovernmentUK Department of Health and Social Care organization
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is a UK government department responsible for public health, social care, and healthcare policy. Recent news highlights their involvement in various disputes with resident doctors, concerns over medicine supply issues, and retraction of misleading claims about sunbeds. The DHSC has also been criticized for medical negligence and is currently facing a row over funding cuts for physical education in schools. Their recent proposals and decisions have significant implications for the UK healthcare system and public health policies.
Last updated: May 3, 2026
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Recent Coverage
Head of NHS England ‘really worried’ about medicine supplies
Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute
Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking
UK clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after medicines regulator raises concerns
NHS hip and knee operations threatened by bone cement supply shortage
Wes Streeting to offer resident doctors bigger pay rise to end dispute
NHS medical negligence persisting in England ‘despite 24 years of warnings’
Government row breaks out over plan to cut spending for PE in England’s schools
