Government and global organisations

UK Governmental Organisations:

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is the UK’s central governmental body for health policies. It is responsible for leading, shaping, and funding health and social care in England, ensuring people have the support, care, and treatment they need with compassion and respect.
Public Health England (PHE) is an executive agency of DHSC that provides guidance and protection for the nation’s health. Its work includes responding to public health crises, promotion of healthier lifestyles, and researching and providing data on significant health issues.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance on health, public health, and social care. They develop guidance, standards, and information on high-quality health and social care from birth to death.
The NHS provides a wide range of health services to residents of the UK. It not only treats patients but also carries out research, monitors diseases, and promotes healthy lifestyles.

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs):

Cancer Research UK is an independent charity dedicated to cancer research. Their work influences policy considerations related to cancer at different levels including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
The British Heart Foundation mains aim is to fund research into heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors. By contributing to health policies, it enables changes in societal and individual behaviour to promote heart health.

Global Health Organisations:

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It publishes the World Health Report, a leading international publication on health, and carries out a World Health Survey.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is a large global charitable organisation that works to enhance healthcare, reduce extreme poverty, and increase access to education.
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 70 countries. It offers support based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector, and people affected by the diseases. Their work has saved millions of lives by providing treatments and promoting prevention strategies.

Remember, these organisations influence health policy, invest in health research, develop health improvement strategies and monitor public health. Their collaborative approach and commitment to shared goals play a crucial role in global health advancement.