Department of Health and Social Care

We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent, healthier lives for longer. DHSC is a ministerial department, supported by 28 agencies and public bodies.

Website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

Ministers

• The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP
  Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
• Edward Argar MP
  Minister of State (Minister for Health)
• Gillian Keegan MP
  Minister of State (Minister for Care and Mental Health)
• Maggie Throup MP
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Vaccines and Public Health)
• Lord Kamall
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Technology, Innovation and Life Sciences)
• Maria Caulfield MP
  Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Patient Safety and Primary Care)

Petitions linked to this department

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• Fund the NHS to provide a registered psychiatrist at all GP surgeries
  Opened on Friday 15th October 2021
  19 signatures so far

• Fund a public awareness campaign on epilepsy
  Opened on Thursday 14th October 2021
  28 signatures so far

• Hold an inquiry into the implementation of Serenity Integrated Mentoring
  Opened on Thursday 14th October 2021
  6 signatures so far

• Increase funding to ensure all children in England have access to an NHS dentist
  Opened on Thursday 14th October 2021
  147 signatures so far

• Renationalise the NHS, scrap integrated care systems, and end PFI contracts
  Opened on Thursday 14th October 2021
  110 signatures so far

• Offer 2nd Covid-19 vaccination to all 12-17 year olds
  Opened on Wednesday 13th October 2021
  86 signatures so far

• Offer non-invasive saliva covid tests for children instead of nasal swabs
  Opened on Tuesday 12th October 2021
  158 signatures so far

• Make covid-19 vaccination a requirement for all elected representatives
  Opened on Monday 11th October 2021
  52 signatures so far

• Offer the 2nd dose of a COVID vaccine to all 16 and 17 year olds
  Opened on Friday 8th October 2021
  22 signatures so far

• Review management of ADHD assessments and increase funding
  Opened on Thursday 7th October 2021
  381 signatures so far

• Fund Immunotherapy for Cervical Cancer patients under the NHS
  Opened on Thursday 7th October 2021
  2,671 signatures so far

• Reform PIP rules and create a dedicated fund to support cancer patients
  Opened on Tuesday 5th October 2021
  20 signatures so far

• Fund the NHS to cover cost of one cycle of IVF per applicant as a minimum
  Opened on Tuesday 5th October 2021
  91 signatures so far

• Run an awareness campaign and provide additional funding for PMDD
  Opened on Monday 4th October 2021
  260 signatures so far

• Fund routine breast screening from age 30
  Opened on Thursday 30th September 2021
  191 signatures so far

• Fund mental health walk-in centres for every district
  Opened on Wednesday 29th September 2021
  39 signatures so far

• Review provision and increase funding for children's mental health services
  Opened on Tuesday 28th September 2021
  45 signatures so far

• Do not put fluoride in all tap water.
  Opened on Tuesday 28th September 2021
  28,768 signatures so far

• Referendum in the United Kingdom to abolish the Coronavirus Act.
  Opened on Tuesday 28th September 2021
  62,281 signatures so far

• Expand and publicise the list of Covid 19 symptoms for free PCR tests
  Opened on Tuesday 28th September 2021
  21 signatures so far

• Include daily living costs for care homes in the adult social care cost cap
  Opened on Tuesday 28th September 2021
  39 signatures so far

• Provide funding to lower the cervical cancer screening age to 18
  Opened on Tuesday 28th September 2021
  27 signatures so far

• Increase dedicated funding for childhood cancer research
  Opened on Tuesday 28th September 2021
  15,260 signatures so far

• Fund free feminine hygiene products
  Opened on Monday 27th September 2021
  11 signatures so far

• Fund independent mental health advocates for all informal mental health patients
  Opened on Monday 20th September 2021
  26 signatures so far

• Issue birth and death certificates for babies who are lost before 24 weeks
  Opened on Monday 20th September 2021
  406 signatures so far

• Commission a review into NHS salaries
  Opened on Friday 17th September 2021
  8 signatures so far

• COVID-19 Vaccine religious exemption for workplaces and accessing venues
  Opened on Friday 17th September 2021
  217 signatures so far

• Do not make flu vaccination a requirement for health and social care workers
  Opened on Friday 17th September 2021
  29 signatures so far

• Exempt fully vaccinated transiting through UK from managed quarantine
  Opened on Thursday 16th September 2021
  18 signatures so far

• Ban smoking in all public places
  Opened on Wednesday 15th September 2021
  15 signatures so far

• Provide funding for NHS occupational therapy in all regions

• Provide funding for NHS occupational therapy in all regions
  Opened on Wednesday 15th September 2021
  25 signatures so far

• Exempt people with phobias of needles from any Covid-19 vaccination requirements
  Opened on Tuesday 14th September 2021
  24 signatures so far

• Make Covid-19 PCR tests available at a fixed cost and use income to fund the NHS
  Opened on Tuesday 14th September 2021
  8 signatures so far

• Immediately publish guidance on care home worker vaccination exemption
  Opened on Tuesday 14th September 2021
  319 signatures so far

• Increase donations of and funding for COVID 19 vaccines to developing countries
  Opened on Monday 13th September 2021
  1,434 signatures so far

• Invest urgently in the NHS cancer workforce in the autumn Spending Review
  Opened on Monday 13th September 2021
  50,255 signatures so far

• Allow people with medicinal cannabis prescriptions to grow their own cannabis
  Opened on Monday 13th September 2021
  1,583 signatures so far

• Allow UK residents & citizens to quarantine at home after arrival from Pakistan
  Opened on Friday 10th September 2021
  107 signatures so far

• Make covid-19 booster vaccines available to vulnerable 6 months after 2nd dose
  Opened on Friday 10th September 2021
  26 signatures so far

• Fund routine breast screenings from age 40
  Opened on Friday 10th September 2021
  17 signatures so far

• Make the Covid Pass available to all fully vaccinated, including 12-15 year olds
  Opened on Thursday 9th September 2021
  22 signatures so far

• Increase funding to identify new treatments and cures for migraines
  Opened on Thursday 9th September 2021
  1,188 signatures so far

• Commission NICE to Review Guidelines on Chronic Pain (Published April 2021)
  Opened on Thursday 9th September 2021
  1,383 signatures so far

• Fund free NHS testing for adults for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia
  Opened on Wednesday 8th September 2021
  819 signatures so far

• Fund routine prostate cancer screening tests for men from the age of 50
  Opened on Tuesday 7th September 2021
  311 signatures so far

• Make all repeat prescriptions free
  Opened on Tuesday 7th September 2021
  38 signatures so far

• Stop Day 2 Tests for Green List and Fully Vaccinated Amber Arrivals
  Opened on Tuesday 7th September 2021
  137 signatures so far

• Do not require a Covid passport for access to any services, jobs or events
  Opened on Monday 6th September 2021
  1,078 signatures so far

• Amend the Health and Care Bill to protect the NHS.
  Opened on Monday 6th September 2021
  13,789 signatures so far

• Require parental consent for all medical treatment for children aged under 16
  Opened on Monday 6th September 2021
  8,368 signatures so far

• Ensure pregnant women are offered their second vaccination after 3 weeks
  Opened on Wednesday 1st September 2021
  9 signatures so far

• Fund improved mental health aftercare for veterans
  Opened on Wednesday 1st September 2021
  451 signatures so far

• All dental nurses in England to receive Covid bonus
  Opened on Wednesday 1st September 2021
  1,687 signatures so far

• Make piercing children’s ears under the age of 5 illegal
  Opened on Thursday 26th August 2021
  576 signatures so far

• Continue providing Lateral Flow / Self Test Kits free by post and at pharmacies
  Opened on Wednesday 25th August 2021
  27 signatures so far

• Exempt vegans from requirements for care workers to be vaccinated for Covid-19
  Opened on Wednesday 25th August 2021
  31 signatures so far

• Provide more funds and resources to Mental Health services & charities
  Opened on Wednesday 25th August 2021
  35 signatures so far

• Protect the Title Veterinary Nurse
  Opened on Wednesday 25th August 2021
  45 signatures so far

• Increase funding for eating disorder treatment and specialist hospitals
  Opened on Tuesday 24th August 2021
  116 signatures so far

• Extend travel exemptions to EU residents who've had Covid and one vaccine dose
  Opened on Monday 23rd August 2021
  26 signatures so far

• Review access to IVF for people with a high BMI
  Opened on Monday 23rd August 2021
  2,252 signatures so far

• Allow Registered Paramedics, Midwives and Nurses to use Green Beacons
  Opened on Friday 20th August 2021
  43 signatures so far

• Limit the Covid-19 booster programme to alleviate global vaccine inequality
  Opened on Friday 20th August 2021
  39 signatures so far

• Do not allow ingredients used only in cosmetics to be used on animals
  Opened on Thursday 19th August 2021
  27 signatures so far

• Protect free NHS prescriptions for over 60s
  Opened on Wednesday 18th August 2021
  1,595 signatures so far

• Fund extra support for those who wish to breast feed & those with feeding trauma
  Opened on Wednesday 18th August 2021
  46 signatures so far

• Remove the smoking ban in psychiatric wards as it increases amount of incidents
  Opened on Wednesday 18th August 2021
  15 signatures so far

• Provide additional funding to improve diagnosis of Endometriosis
  Opened on Tuesday 17th August 2021
  1,377 signatures so far

• Fund counselling for all people who are going through pregnancy loss
  Opened on Tuesday 17th August 2021
  517 signatures so far

• Ban pink mouth sponges in England as they are in Wales
  Opened on Tuesday 17th August 2021
  35 signatures so far

• Recognise all vaccinations using WHO approved vaccines for international travel
  Opened on Monday 16th August 2021
  5,535 signatures so far

• Fund more frequent baby scans for pregnant women
  Opened on Monday 16th August 2021
  262 signatures so far

• Fund a campaign to raise awareness about bile duct cancer
  Opened on Monday 16th August 2021
  2,608 signatures so far

• Abolish Managed Quarantine for all economic migrants
  Opened on Monday 16th August 2021
  9 signatures so far

• Make vaccination freely available at airports to UK arrivals
  Opened on Friday 6th August 2021
  10 signatures so far

• Make lateral flow test results a mandatory requirement for entry to venues
  Opened on Friday 6th August 2021
  44 signatures so far

• Recall Parliament to debate vaccination of children before this is rolled out
  Opened on Friday 6th August 2021
  27,458 signatures so far

• Scrap Covid-19 testing requirement for UK arrivals
  Opened on Friday 6th August 2021
  84 signatures so far

• Increase funding for NHS transgender services
  Opened on Friday 6th August 2021
  511 signatures so far

• Offer Covid-19 vaccines to 15 year olds at the same time as 16 and 17 year olds
  Opened on Thursday 5th August 2021
  16 signatures so far

• Commission a review into the safety of contraceptive pills
  Opened on Thursday 5th August 2021
  12 signatures so far

• Review NHS treatment of pregnant women experiencing reduced fetal movements
  Opened on Thursday 5th August 2021
  10,218 signatures so far

• Review the safety of mesh rectopexy surgery
  Opened on Thursday 5th August 2021
  675 signatures so far

• Review how emergency services handle location data from the public.
  Opened on Thursday 5th August 2021
  371 signatures so far

• Major Trauma Centres in England to be mandated to have a helipad 24/7
  Opened on Wednesday 4th August 2021
  7 signatures so far

• Require student nurses/midwives be paid the same as a HCA whilst on placement
  Opened on Wednesday 4th August 2021
  20 signatures so far

• Accept vaccine certificates from multiple countries as proof of full vaccination
  Opened on Wednesday 4th August 2021
  105 signatures so far

• Increase regulation of covid-19 testing by private companies.
  Opened on Tuesday 3rd August 2021
  17 signatures so far

• Review and fund improved diagnosis and treatment of ADHD/ASD
  Opened on Tuesday 3rd August 2021
  3,820 signatures so far

• Create a publicly owned manufacturer for off-patent, generic drugs in the UK
  Opened on Tuesday 3rd August 2021
  6,367 signatures so far

• Remove quarantine cost for vaccinated key workers returning from visiting family
  Opened on Monday 2nd August 2021
  72 signatures so far

• Make patients with CVID, PIDS and CF to NHS eligible for Medex certificates
  Opened on Monday 2nd August 2021
  47 signatures so far

• Suspend the use of surgical hernia mesh and review impact on patients
  Opened on Monday 2nd August 2021
  438 signatures so far

• Review provision of care for people with special needs who are over 18
  Opened on Monday 2nd August 2021
  533 signatures so far

• Legalise the use of psilocybin mushroom species for medicinal purposes
  Opened on Monday 2nd August 2021
  71 signatures so far

• Fund improved aftercare services for people living with neurological diseases
  Opened on Monday 2nd August 2021
  13 signatures so far

• Reverse decision giving vaccine manufactures immunity from civil liability
  Opened on Friday 30th July 2021
  49 signatures so far

• Bans the distribution and use of combustable tobacco products in the UK by 2030
  Opened on Friday 30th July 2021
  21 signatures so far

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