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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 they have been funded out of general taxation. There are four systems, one for each of the four countries of the UK: The NHS 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—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the UK, apart from dental treatment and optical care. In England, NHS patients have to pay prescription charges; some, particularly those receiving state benefits, are exempt.

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Manchester mural adapted from NHS worker portrait A portrait of NHS worker Melanie Senior, originally taken by photographer and fellow nurse Johannah Churchill in March, has been made into a mural by Manchester artist Pete Barber. The portrait.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:07Published 4 days ago


Space Agency lift off for NHS drone delivery service Drones which could deliver Covid-19 samples, testing kits and PPE betweenhospitals have been backed by the UK Space Agency. The machines will help inthe Covid-19 response, avoiding courier call-out.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago

'We'd all benefit' from circuit-breaker lockdown, says infectious diseases expert The Government's latest approach to tackling the spread of Covid-19 in Englandcould lead to a continuing increase in infections, while a circuit-breakerlockdown would benefit everyone, according to an.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:59Published 6 days ago

Kate Thornton and Scott Mills call on smokers to join them in quitting The NHS's Stoptober campaign is hoping smokers in England will join a millionpeople - including Scott Mills and Kate Thornton - who managed to kick thehabit this year. New data from UCL show nearly an.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:37Published 1 week ago

Intensive care unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Blackpool Victoria Hospital invited ITV News inside their Covid intensive care ward - which is already at full capacity - to see the impact of another surge in cases. Consultant anaesthetist Dr Jason.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:46Published 1 week ago

UK cancer patients missing treatment due to COVID-19 pandemic The NHS is a free-for-all service, yet it cannot cope with demand. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:20Published 2 weeks ago

NHS to offer treatment to ‘long Covid’ sufferers The NHS is to offer “new services” and “personalised treatment” to people experiencing the long-term effects of Covid-19, according to NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:59Published 2 weeks ago

NHS to officially recognise 'Long Covid' While, thankfully, Covid-19 has been a brief and mild virus for many, it has left some with long-lasting symptoms. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Great-great-grandmother crafts ‘Knittingale’ hospital to raise funds for NHS A great-great-grandmother spent three months knitting a model hospital calledKnittingale to raise funds for the NHS. Margaret Seaman, 91, used 34 balls ofwool to make the masterpiece at the bungalow.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:58Published 3 weeks ago

PM’s NHS app promotion interrupted by loud thunderclaps Boris Johnson battled the sound of loud thunderclaps as he tried to talk to reporters about the new NHS Covid-19 app during a visit to a police training centre in Northamptonshire. Report by Blairm... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published on September 24, 2020

Hancock: NHS Covid-19 app will help protect everyone Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the new NHS Covid-19 app will “help people to protect themselves, to protect their loved ones and help protect the wider community”. Report by Blairm. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:35Published on September 24, 2020

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s life heads for the big screen Captain Sir Tom Moore is getting the big screen treatment following a fiercebidding war. The life story of the centenarian, who raised more than £32million for the NHS by walking laps of his.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published on September 23, 2020

Captain Sir Tom Moore jokes as he launches his autobiography Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised almost £33 million for the NHS by walkinglaps of his garden in Bedfordshire, has written a book about his life calledTomorrow Will Be A Good Day. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published on September 17, 2020

Spitfire takes to the skies with thank-you message for NHS A Spitfire has taken to the skies bearing a special message thanking the NHSfor its efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. Emblazoned with the wordsTHANK U NHS, the aircraft took off from Cumbernauld.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:08Published on September 17, 2020

A&E patients will require appointments through winter Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced plans to protect the NHS through the winter period and Covid-19 pandemic, including requirements for A&E patients to book an appointment first through NHS.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published on September 17, 2020

Labour: Privatised Covid-19 testing shortfall was avoidable Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green says the decision to privatise the Covid-19 testing and contact tracing infrastructure has been a 'mistake', as it does not maximise pre-existing resources like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:59Published on September 16, 2020

Justice Secretary addresses Covid-19 testing delays Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said the Government was facing “realchallenges” on coronavirus testing and suggested that school children andtheir parents would be the next testing priority after.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:27Published on September 16, 2020

Sturgeon raises concerns with Matt Hancock over Covid-19 testing backlog Nicola Sturgeon has held what she described as “constructive” talks with UKHealth Secretary Matt Hancock about how to resolve a delay in coronavirustesting results. Problems are centred on the UK.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:13Published on September 15, 2020

Covid-19 tests re-prioritised by Health Secretary Suspected Covid-19 patients with acute medical needs and people in care homeswill be prioritised under plans to ration coronavirus tests, Health SecretaryMatt Hancock told MPs. NHS leaders have called.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published on September 15, 2020

Coronavirus testing crisis hits hospitals and schools NHS hospitals are cancelling operations and turning away patients whilst more than 30 schools across the country have closed, or told at least one year group to go home amid a deepening crisis over.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:28Published on September 15, 2020

NHS workers take to the streets demanding better wages Frontline NHS workers, many of whom have been helping to fight the coronaviruspandemic, have protested to demand better wages. The protest comes afternurses were excluded from the wage increase for.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published on September 12, 2020

How does the new NHS contact tracing app work? Businesses across England and Wales are being encouraged to download NHS Testand Trace QR codes to prepare for the launch of an official contact tracingapp. The app, which is currently being trialled.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published on September 12, 2020

Former nurse completes 102nd charity walk on 102nd birthday A 102-year-old retired nurse has completed her 102nd charity walk on herbirthday. During lockdown, Joan Rich set a goal of walking 102 laps of herlocal park before her 102nd birthday on September 11... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published on September 11, 2020

NHS tracing app to launch in England and Wales later this month The NHS Covid-19 app is to be launched across England and Wales within twoweeks, with pubs, restaurants and other businesses urged to have codes readyfor customers to check in when they visit. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published on September 11, 2020

Duke of Cambridge joins online thanksgiving service to honour 999 heroes The Duke of Cambridge delivers a video message as part of a special onlineprogramme to honour the NHS and emergency services. The 999 Festival is anannual event which takes place on the nearest Friday.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published on September 4, 2020

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Doctor told he cannot give blood because of his Kenyan wife A Kenyan doctor is calling for change in NHS policies to help more black people give blood. BBC News - Published on September 14, 2020
NHS tells GPs they must offer patients face-to-face appointments But GPs' body responds, saying it is an "insult" to suggest they haven't been doing their jobs. BBC News - Published on September 13, 2020
Jemima, 11, 'speechless' after NHS T-shirts raise £10,000 Jemima, from Nottingham, has raised £10,000 for the NHS with a Clap for Carers T-shirt. BBC News - Published on September 6, 2020	Dominic Cummings row doctor gives book royalties to charity Dr Dominic Pimenta quit his NHS job after threatening to do so if Dominic Cummings did not resign. BBC News - Published on September 5, 2020
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