05/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/14/2026 10:53
Collection of letters from the Department of Health and Social Care confirming the UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) role and annual priorities.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods.
We provide scientific and operational leadership, working with local, national and international partners to protect the public's health and build the nation's health security capability.
UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care. The Department sets out UKHSA's role and priorities in an annual remit letter.
The letters provide an overview of UKHSA's strategic remit, priorities, capabilities and deliverables for the financial year.