DHSC
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | Department of Health and Social Care |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
DHSC stands for Department of Health and Social Care, a UK government abbreviation.
UK department that sets health and adult social care policy in England and funds the NHS there. It is led by the Health and Social Care Secretary.
Example: DHSC said the new contract would cut waiting times for routine operations.
Usage notes
Known as the Department of Health until January 2018, when social care was added to its name. In 2025 the government announced plans to abolish NHS England and bring its functions into the department. Health services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are run by their devolved governments.
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