New health ministers’ portfolios unveiled

The Department of Health has announced the full ministerial portfolios for its new team of junior ministers.

As expected, Liberal Democrat Norman Lamb’s brief as care and support minister will include adult social care funding reform, as well as older people, long-term conditions, end of life care, mental health and quality regulation.

Dan Poulter, a doctor, will be responsible for nursing, health visiting,  health education and training, patient safety, and NHS procurement.

Alongside all areas of public health, the new public health minister Anna Soubry’s responsibilities will include NHS Blood and Transplant, genetics and biotechnology, complementary and alternative medicine, and “reducing red tape”.

Meanwhile, minister for quality Lord Howe’s responsibilities include the NHS reforms programme, economic regulation and provider policy, innovation, and DH finances.

See the attached list for full ministerial portfolios.