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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 they have been funded out of general taxation. There are three systems which are referred to using the "NHS" name. Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland was created separately and although it does not use the name "NHS" it is still often to referred to as such, particularly in reference to the overall health system in the UK. The four systems were established in 1948 as part of 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 United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care. In England, NHS patients have to pay prescription charges; some, such as those aged over 60 and certain state benefit recipients, are exempt.

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Baby is first NHS patient to get drug for genetic condition A five-month-old baby has become the first patient in England to be treated with a potentially life-saving drug on the NHS that can prolong the lives of children with spinal muscular atrophy.Arthur.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

NHS workers and families visit new Lego Mythica attraction Legoland invited local NHS key workers and their families to be among the first guests to visit the new world, Lego Mythica, ahead of its unveiling to the public.Doctors, nurses and administration.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published 2 weeks ago

Duchess of Cambridge gives speech at NHS charity drive-in in Edinburgh The Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to NHS workers during a speech at a drive-in cinema in Edinburgh.Kate was joined William at the unique event at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The couple, who are.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Boris Johnson hospital visit Boris Johnson meets NHS staff and patients, including those who have undergone operations and cancer treatment, at a hospital in Colchester, Essex. Report by Taylorjo. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:20Published 2 weeks ago

Jacob Rees-Mogg defends 1% rise for NHS workers – 'The pay is right' Credit: Parliamentlive.tv Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 00:25Published 3 weeks ago

Duke of Cambridge receives his first Covid jab The Duke of Cambridge has received his first Covid jab as the vaccine rollout across the country continues.William, 38, was photographed being injected on Tuesday by NHS staff at London’s Science.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published 3 weeks ago

YouTube and England's NHS join forces to tackle vaccine scepticism The social media giant and England's National Health Service have come together in the latest campaign to tackle vaccine scepticism among younger people in the UK. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:01Published on May 17, 2021

Nightingale would be ‘roaring’ about 1% NHS pay offer, says Bonham Carter at service for nurses Florence Nightingale would be “roaring” about the 1% pay rise offer for health staff, her relative Helena Bonham Carter has said.The Crown star said the renowned nurse who became known as The Lady.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published on May 12, 2021

Dua Lipa’s Brits call for NHS pay rise sparks Government response Dua Lipa called on the Government to give a pay rise to NHS and other frontline workers in her acceptance speech at the Brit Awards, forcing a Cabinet minister to respond to the demand in an appearance.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on May 12, 2021

Vaccines minister discusses plans for Covid booster jabs Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi says “the NHS team is already planning to be ready for deployment from September onwards” following reports that over 50s could get a third vaccine jab in the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on May 5, 2021

Captain Tom 100 charity challenge launched at Lord's The family of Second World War veteran and NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore have launched a nationwide charity challenge in his honour on what would have been his 101st birthday. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published on April 30, 2021

Captain Tom train leaves London to begin charity challenge A special Great Western Railway train which has been named in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore, has departed Paddington Station in London and will make 100 stops across the country over the weekend. It.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published on April 30, 2021

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Auction of Banksy work hopes to raise millions for NHS Banksy is hoping to raise more than £3m for the NHS with the sale of a painting of "hope". Sky News - Published on March 8, 2021	1% pay rise for NHS staff 'the most' the government can afford, says minister A 1% pay rise for NHS workers is "the most" the government can afford due to the economic cost of the COVID crisis, a health minister has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2021
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Captain Sir Tom Moore's family join national clap for NHS fundraising hero The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore have taken part in a national clap this evening in memory of the NHS fundraising hero. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2021	Captain Sir Tom Moore dies with coronavirus aged 100 Second World War veteran Captain Sir Tom Moore, who inspired the nation in lockdown by raising millions for the NHS, has died aged 100, his family says. Sky News - Published on February 1, 2021
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