The Department of Health works with a range of national health and social care organisations.

Summaries of policy documents on the strategic direction of the NHS, social care and public health.

The Department of Health manages the health and social care system at a national level. This section explains how primary and secondary NHS care work together with social care providers to deliver care locally.

Information about arm's length bodies (ALBs); other organisations that support the effective delivery of health and social care services; and forums and networks that ensure the Department works in partnership with key stakeholders.
Public health groups (PHGs) are part of the Department of Health, linked to each of the nine government offices for the regions.