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Introduction of the National Health Service

Introduction of the National Health Service
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  • Introduction of the National Health Service
  • Duration: 00:53
  • The introduction of the National Health Service in 1948, entitling most people to free at point of access health care. Personal recollections compare access to medicine before and after the introduction of the NHS.
  • Subject:

    History

       Topic:

    Origins of the Welfare State in the 20th Century

  • Keywords: Scotland, health, National Health Service, NHS, poverty, doctors, employment, Beveridge
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  • Illustrating the effects of the introduction of the National Health Service in Scotland Link to study of health inequalities
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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