Minister of State for Care and Mental Health

The Minister of State for Care and Mental Health is a position within the Government of the United Kingdom. 

 History 
In 2006, Ivan Lewis was appointed Minister of State for Care Services in the Department of Health. He was succeeded in the position by Phil Hope in 2008. Following the 2010 general election, Paul Burstow of the Liberal Democrats served as minister for two years before being replaced by Norman Lamb as Minister of State for Care and Support.https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ivan-lewis/

 Responsibilities 
The Minister of State for Care and Mental Health led on the following:https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/minister-of-state--60

 adult social care
 health and care integration
 dementia, disabilities and long-term conditions
 NHS Continuing Healthcare
 mental health
 suicide prevention and crisis prevention
 offender health
 vulnerable groups
 bereavement

 Related pages 

 social care in the United Kingdom

References

Category:Government ministers of the United Kingdom
Category:Healthcare in the United Kingdom
Category:Health ministers