The Department of Health commissions and publishes a vast range of surveys on a wide variety of health issues. Information gathered is used to underpin and improve the evidence base for nationwide health policies.
Annual survey designed to provide regular information on various aspects of the nation's health.
Developed to collect information to reward GP practices according to performance on elements of access and choice.
Programme used to measure performance against the patient experience targets in the Department's Public Service Agreement.
The annual national survey of NHS staff in England is co-ordinated by the Care Quality Commission and provides the most reliable source of national and local data on how staff feel about working in the NHS.
Information on general, lifestyle, health issues and mental health surveys since 1990.
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