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Publications & statistics
DH publications, including statistical reports, surveys, press releases, circulars and legislation, are available in electronic format in this section. To find what you are looking for, type search terms into the publications library, or browse by category with the links below. Hard copies of documents can be ordered for free, where theses have been printed.
Publications
Publications published since 1999, bibliographical details of earlier ones, and quick links to indexes of selected categories of publications.
For new publications, please see the site What's new page, or use the RSS feed for new publications.
Ordering publications
Hard copies of DH publications, where printed, can be ordered for free, online or by telephone, through the DH Publications Orderline.
Bulletins
Key information for senior staff in the NHS, issued electronically on a regular basis.
Legislation
Legislative publications, information on Acts and Bills, directions from the Secretary of State, regulatory impact assessments (RIAs), and statutory instruments (SIs).
Letters and circulars
Key communications between DH and NHS and social care audiences, including circulars explaining aspects of health and social care policy and regulation.
Surveys
Surveys on a wide variety of health issues. Information gathered as a result underpins and improves targeting of health policies.
Statistics
Health care, workforce, public health, social care statistics, and links to the Information Centre for health and social care (IC) website.
Additional links
Related links
DH Publications Orderline (opens new window)
Hard copies of DH publications can be ordered for free, where they have been printed, through the DH Publications orderline.
Help viewing PDFs
Useful tips to ensure you get the most from PDFs and the free Reader program. Topics covered include accessibility, troubleshooting and searching files.
FOI publication scheme
Scheme that aims to explain what information the Department makes available to the public, and to provide an easy method of accessing this information.
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