The Department of Health is committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services.
Its work includes setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living.
Blogminster seeks to bring you a live view of the workings of Parliament through the live commentary of insiders as well as departmental, parliamentary and government news. In addition, it gathers local news items that often languish on MPs’ individual websites and highlights them as they happen, to provide a richer picture of the daily work of MPs.