The impact of the NHS Flashcards
Who made the NHS?
Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan
What was Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s job and where was he
Welsh politician in Britain
When was Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan working in?
During and after WWII
When was Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan working in? Date
1939-1945
What did Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan work in then do later and what party did he work for?
- Minister of Health
- Labour Party
What was Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan known for?
being the architect (creator) of the NHS
Quote to Remember
No society can legitmalthy call itself
civilized if a sick person is denied
medical aid because of a lack of means
Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan felt strongly that …
no one should pay for healthcare and it should be available to all people
What was the aftermath of WW2?
Labour Party felt that they should be …
- ‘winning the peace’
- free healthcare
What are five Services to all free at the point of delivery?
- Blood transfusions
- Hospitals
- Specialities
- Dentists
- Medicines and appliances
What does a parliament-run of the NHS provide?
- Medical Research
- Teaching hospitals
- NHS also controls medical teaching and reseach
Note to self what does:
‘Free at the point of delivery’
mean
- people pay taxes and therefore don’t have to pay when they go for treatment
- which might prevent poorer people from getting medical help.
When did the NHS open
- midnight 4th july 1948
