Ministerial role

Minister of State for Care

Current role holder: Stephen Kinnock MP

Responsibilities

The Minister of State for Care is responsible for:

  • adult social care:
    • workforce
    • funding
    • system assurance and data
    • markets
    • technology and innovation
    • continuing healthcare
  • hospital and community discharge

  • health and social care integration

  • dementia

  • primary care:
    • general practice
    • pharmacy
    • eye care
    • dentistry
  • community health, including neighbourhood health services

  • end of life and palliative care

  • disabilities and SEND (special educational needs and disabilities)

Current role holder

Stephen Kinnock MP

Stephen Kinnock was appointed Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care on 8 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Aberafan Maesteg in July 2024.

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