Healthcare Flashcards
1
Q
When was the ministry of health created?
A
1919
Gives funds for NHI scheme
Organise health at regional level
2
Q
What did the 1929 local gov act do?
A
Passed responsibility of poor law hospitals (public expense to help poor) to local authorities
Responsible for
- dentistry
- child welfare clinics
- school medical
- school meals
3
Q
What did a 1938 survey show?
A
Shortage of beds
BuildingS
Consultants
4
Q
What percentage of public hospitals were still poor law infirmaries?
A
50%
5
Q
What were voluntary hospitals?
A
Best
Based in London
Didn’t admit elderly or chronic
Would close down for periods with no money
6
Q
What percentage of men were not fit for combat?
A
41%
Showed inadequate healthcare
7
Q
What did the 1911 national insurance act do?
A
National insurance but nothing for widows or poor children
