Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Primary Care and Public Health
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Primary Care and Public Health
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Primary Care and Public Health (pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrlɪəmɛntəri ˈʌndərˌsɛkrətəri ɒv steɪt fɔːr ˈpraɪməri keər ænd ˈpʌblɪk hɛlθ/) is a junior position in the United Kingdom Department of Health and Social Care that has responsibility for primary care and public health.
Etymology
The term "Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State" is derived from the parliamentary system of the United Kingdom, where an "Under-Secretary of State" is a junior minister supporting a Secretary of State. "Primary Care" refers to the first point of contact for health services, and "Public Health" refers to the health of the population as a whole.
Responsibilities
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Primary Care and Public Health is responsible for the following areas:
- Primary care services, including General Practice, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Optometry
- Public health, including health improvement, health protection, and health inequalities
- Health education and promotion
- NHS workforce issues, including training and development
- Health services research and development
Related Terms
- Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
- Minister of State for Health
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Primary Care and Public Health
- Wikipedia's article - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Primary Care and Public Health
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