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This section details all publications about primary and secondary legislation relating to the Department of Health, the National Health Service and social care in England.
Useful information relating to DH about UK Acts of Parliament (public and local) and their explanatory and guidance notes.
Structured documents published with regulatory proposals and new legislation to assist informed public debate.
The consideration of health impact assessment (HIA) in the Government’s impact assessment process is mandatory. This means that health and wellbeing are designed into national policy.
Instructions issued by the Secretary of State (or in some cases Strategic Health Authorities) to other NHS bodies under powers in NHS legislation.
Secondary legislation that consists of an order, regulations, rules or a scheme and are made under powers conferred by primary legislation.
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Contact details for obtaining hard-copy DH publications.
Useful tips to ensure you get the most from PDFs and the free Reader program. Topics covered include accessibility, troubleshooting and searching files.
