National Health Service

Publicly funded healthcare systems within the United Kingdom

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The NHS in England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales, and the affiliated Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland were established together in 1948 as one of the major social reforms following the Second World War. The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom, apart from dental treatment and optical care. The English NHS also requires patients to pay prescription charges with a range of exemptions from these charges.

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Aneurin Bevan: Trusts apologise after death of NHS founder's great-nephew

The great-nephew of Aneurin Bevan died after a delay in him being offered radiotherapy.
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Donald Trump: NHS isn't on the table

US president Donald Trump has rowed back on his suggestion that access for US firms to the NHS must be part of talks for a post-Brexit trade deal. Video courtesy of Good Morning Britain.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:19Published 3 weeks ago

Trump: Britain's NHS should be 'on the table' in trade deal talks

Donald Trump says the US is committed to a 'phenomenal' deal with the UK after meeting Theresa May at Downing Street.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:25Published 3 weeks ago

Trump Insists That Britain's NHS Must Be Part Of A Post-Brexit Deal with UK

According to Business Insider, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a press conference with Theresa May on Tuesday that the Britain’s National Health Service must be "on the table" in post-Brexit..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published 3 weeks ago