Something for Nothing: A Birthday Celebration
BIRTH OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE | How the state of the nation's health became a political ideal
Something for Nothing: A Birthday Celebration
James Burke asks how long the NHS can continue without breaking down completely.
Synopsis
In the 20th year of the NHS, this report is a curious birthday present. Here, doctors and experts in the medical profession highlight the problems of the NHS and examine some of the possible solutions, including building new hospitals and the use of computers. The programme also contains the controversial suggestion that 'genetically abnormal people' should be persuaded not to have children.
Did you know?
Former 'Tomorrow's World' reporter James Burke became a household name with his groundbreaking 'Connections' series. He founded the James Burke Institute and its online project the Knowledge Web to 'encourage innovative uses of educational technology'.
Contributors
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SIR WILLIAM BEVERIDGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Beveridge outlines his proposals for a new welfare state.
STATE ORGANISED MEDICINE
Two doctors debate the pros and cons of joining a National Health Service.
DOCTOR EDITH SUMMERSKILL
A Party Political Broadcast on the advantages of the new National Health Service.
THE NEW SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE CITIZEN
Prime Minister Clement Attlee introduces and explains the new Social Services.
Documents
'RADIO DOCTOR' CALLS FOR PUBLIC DEBATE ...
Dr Hill explains the importance of allowing public debate about the health service.
THE GOVERNMENT ASKS FOR THE BBC'S HELP
Minutes of a meeting in which the government suggests ways that the BBC could help ...
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR 'RADIO DOCTORS' ...
A series of memos that reveal prevalent health concerns in the UK, just as the NHS is founded.
'RADIO DOCTOR' ON CHILBLAINS
Dr Charles Hill discusses what he can say about chilblains on his programme.
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