NHS

• Before:

  • Healthcare was severely limited
  • Many couldn't afford medical attention or medication
  • Public health was poor
  • 140 infant deaths per 1000 births
  • 40% of volunteers were physically unfit for military service
• Established in 1948
• Increased number of people with access to healthcare and the number of doctors doubled
• Provides a range of services:

  • Accidental and emergency care
  • Maternity care
  • Surgery
  • Pharmacies
  • Dentists
  • Mental health services