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Health and social care

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Sub-topics: NHS, Public health, Social care

Latest work

Preparedness for early stages of future pandemics

Spring 2027

Work in progress

Health and social care

Restructuring Integrated Care Boards

Autumn 2026

Work in progress

Health and social care

Integrating patient records: laying the foundations for a more productive NHS

Winter 2026/27

Work in progress

Digital, data and technology

Managing the flow of patients through A&E 

Autumn 2026

Work in progress

Health and social care

The costs of tackling drug harms in prisons

Published on: 4 Feb 2026

Report Value for money

Crime, justice and law

Department of Health and Social Care 2024-25

Published on: 22 Jan 2026

Overview Departmental overview

Health and social care

Update on the New Hospital Programme

Published on: 16 Jan 2026

Report Value for money

Health and social care

Department of Health & Social Care Accounts 2024-25

Published on: 11 Dec 2025

Report Financial audit

Health and social care

Primary and community healthcare support for people living with frailty

Published on: 5 Dec 2025

Report Value for money

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