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Department of Health and Social Care

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is a UK government department responsible for health and social care policy and funding in England. While not directly involved in space activities, it has an indirect connection through supporting innovation in healthcare, which may include the use of space-derived technologies or data for medical purposes. The DHSC works with organizations like the NHS and invests in medical technology, including AI and novel logistics solutions, to improve healthcare services.

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England, United Kingdom
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The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) was established by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to deliver critical technological system improvements for enhanced communications between Ambulance Trusts, the NHS and other emergency responders.

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The Ambulance Radio Programme was established by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives and the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver critical technological system improvements for ambulance communications with the NHS and other emergency responders.

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The Department of Health and Social Care will launch the coronavirus contact tracing app in England and Wales on 2020-09-24.

LegalPlanValue 1.0Sep 14, 2020England’s contact-tracing app to finally launch on September 24
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