Department of Health survey of external stakeholders

The results of the Department of Health survey of external stakeholders for 2013 have been published.

The stakeholder perceptions survey report provides an overall impression of perceptions of the Department, its performance in managing relationships with stakeholders and ways to improve how it works with its partners.

This independent survey was undertaken in July 2013, shortly after major changes to the health service in England came into effect. Stakeholders recognised that the survey was undertaken during a time of transition, when the Department of Health and the wider health and care system were taking on new roles and responsibilities.

The findings of the survey, shows that the Department of Health is improving relationships with its partners and becoming more effective in how they work with external stakeholders generally.

Although the overall findings are positive, there is more that they can do to build on what they have achieved.

To view the findings visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-of-health-survey-of-external-stakeholders-2013.

The Departmental Improvement Plan, published on 10 April, sets out the range of actions we are undertaking in response to this survey. To view the plan visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-of-health-improvement-plan-april-2014.