The MOD and all the UK Health Departments work together to ensure the military and civil healthcare services meet the requirements of the Armed Forces Covenant and improve the health and healthcare of the UK Armed Forces before, during and after deployment, and of their families and veterans. Helping all live more independent, healthier lives for longer.  

At the 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. 

We are responsible for: