National Health Service

Publicly-funded healthcare systems in the United Kingdom

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The National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). Since 1948 it has been funded out of general taxation. It is made up of the four separate systems of the four countries of the UK: The National Health Service in England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales, and Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland. They 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. In England, NHS patients have to pay prescription charges with a range of exemptions from these charges.

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Culture Secretary: Work out to help out Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden deployed a new slogan in the coronavirus fight, saying it is now time to “work out to help out”.He told the Downing Street press conference: “I’m really urging.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published 10 hours ago

Emilia Clarke shares heartfelt thanks to NHS workers in new book Emilia Clarke has shared her gratitude for the healthcare professionals that helped to save her life after she suffered a near-fatal brain aneurysm. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 2 days ago

Emilia Clarke: The NHS 'saved my life' after brain haemorrhage Emilia Clarke has sent her thanks to the NHS workers who "saved [her] life" after she suffered a brain haemorrhage, as she marked the 72nd birthday of the institution. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:12Published 4 days ago

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge mark NHS anniversary The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited have visited the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn to mark the NHS’s 72nd birthday. Prince William thanked the staff for the gifts they made for his.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:43Published 4 days ago

Cambridges visit Norfolk hospital to mark NHS birthday The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited a hospital in Norfolk to mark the NHS’s birthday.William and Kate met staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King’s Lynn, 72 years to the day since.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published 4 days ago

Nationwide applause marks 72nd anniversary of NHS Prime Minister Boris Johnson has led a nationwide clap for key workers on the NHS’s 72nd anniversary, along with the woman who started the weekly Thursday night applause during the first 10 weeks of.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published 4 days ago

Boris Johnson marks 72nd anniversary of the NHS Boris Johnson applauded the NHS to celebrate its 72nd anniversary. The Prime Minister took to the steps of 10 Downing Street as part of the nationwide clap. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:50Published 4 days ago

Sturgeon joins NHS anniversary clap Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon applauded the NHS outside her home in Edinburgh as the National Health Service marks its 72nd anniversary. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:39Published 4 days ago

St George’s marks 72nd anniversary of the NHS Hospital staff at London’s St George’s took to the helipad to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the National Health Service. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:59Published 4 days ago

Starmer joins NHS celebrations from London home Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer applauded the NHS outside his home in London as the National Health Service marks its 72nd anniversary. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published 4 days ago

Sir Simon Stephens on NHS birthday NHS England chief executive Sir Simon Stephens says tonight's final 'Clap for Carers' event is a chance for the country to thank healthcare workers as the National Health Service marks its 72nd.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:20Published 5 days ago

Matt Hancock: I want to see NHS staff properly rewarded Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, the Health Secretary said: “The good news is there is already an agreed pay rise. So we will absolutely ensure that we recognise the work that frontline.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published 5 days ago

Boris Johnson pays tribute to the NHS The Prime Minister pays tribute to the NHS on its 72nd anniversary.He says this year "we've seen not only the greatest challenge the NHS has faced, but also an unprecedented outpouring of affection." Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published 5 days ago

NHS Chief says "this is our toughest year yet" as health service marks its 72nd anniversary Chief Executive of the NHS Sir Simon Stevens says this is the "toughest year yet" for the NHS, and praises those who have supported its staff, as the health service marks its 72nd anniversary. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published 5 days ago

Labour leader pays tribute to NHS as he remembers his mother’s death Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the NHS on its 72nd anniversary, saying the health service has a personal resonance for him as his late mother worked for it.His comments come as the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published 5 days ago

Prince Charles pays tribute to NHS on its 72nd birthday The Prince of Wales has recorded a heartfelt video message on the 72nd birthday of the NHS to thank NHS staff and other workers. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 5 days ago

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NHS anniversary: PM joins clap to celebrate health service The applause was inspired by the weekly Clap for Carers during the peak of the coronavirus lockdown. BBC News - Published 4 days ago
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Hexham MP Guy Opperman 'devastated' at twin boys' deaths Guy Opperman thanks NHS doctors and nurses for trying to save the lives of his newborn sons. BBC News - Published 1 week ago	Coronavirus: Boris Johnson says we must also 'clap for bankers who make our NHS possible' Prime minister appears to rule out tax hikes on rich to pay for the economic crash sparked by coronavirus Independent - Published 1 week ago
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Coronavirus: NHS test-and-trace system 'not yet at gold standard' as government admits one third infected didn't provide contacts The head of England's coronavirus test and trace programme has admitted the system is not yet "gold standard", as new figures showed that a third of people testing positive failed to provide details of.. Independent - Published on June 11, 2020	Coronavirus: NHS test-and-trace app cannot be used in crowded tower blocks, ministers warned 'We can all imagine what will happen if you have a tower block.....' London Assembly meeting told Independent - Published on June 11, 2020
Malcolm Stamp: Ex-NHS boss charged with corruption in Australia Malcolm Stamp is accused of arranging a job with a hospital contractor for his daughter. BBC News - Published on June 11, 2020	Coronavirus: Government faces legal challenge over refusal to hold PPE inquiry after deaths of scores of NHS workers 'Now is the time to learn key lessons to enable us to avoid future pitfalls, protect the frontline and ultimately save lives' Independent - Published on June 9, 2020
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NHS chiefs criticise government for making policy 'on the hoof' after hospital mask ruling NHS Providers accuses government of mismanagement, saying latest announcement has come 'with absolutely no notice or consultation' Independent - Published on June 6, 2020	Coventry paramedics win £10k wedding after cancellation Nearly 100 couples entered a contest open to NHS staff whose big day was called off due to Covid-19. BBC News - Published on June 5, 2020
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NHS worker surprises daughters after being separated for over two months due to contagion fears 'Leaving them was very emotional as I didn't know how long it would be until I saw them again – I never expected it to be nine weeks,' says Suzanne Vaughan Independent - Published on June 3, 2020	Coronavirus: Yorkshire Nightingale to treat non-Covid patients Outpatients will be offered appointments at the temporary hospital in Harrogate, the NHS says. BBC News - Published on June 3, 2020
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Coronavirus test and trace system plunged into chaos as NHS staff unable to log in 'As nurses, we are quite angry at the time that has been wasted,' says one contact tracer Independent - Published on May 28, 2020	Would the NHS and social care survive without foreign staff? Data shows UK more reliant on workers from overseas than ever – as experts warn of 'almost unimaginable' staff shortages without migrants Independent - Published on May 26, 2020
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