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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 four systems, one for each of the four countries of the UK: The NHS in England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales and Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland. They were established together in 1948 as one of the 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 UK, apart from dental treatment and optical care. In England, NHS patients have to pay prescription charges; some, particularly those receiving state benefits, are exempt.

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Captain Sir Tom Moore jokes as he launches his autobiography Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised almost £33 million for the NHS by walkinglaps of his garden in Bedfordshire, has written a book about his life calledTomorrow Will Be A Good Day. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

Spitfire takes to the skies with thank-you message for NHS A Spitfire has taken to the skies bearing a special message thanking the NHSfor its efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. Emblazoned with the wordsTHANK U NHS, the aircraft took off from Cumbernauld.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:08Published 2 days ago

A&E patients will require appointments through winter Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced plans to protect the NHS through the winter period and Covid-19 pandemic, including requirements for A&E patients to book an appointment first through NHS.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:12Published 2 days ago

Labour: Privatised Covid-19 testing shortfall was avoidable Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green says the decision to privatise the Covid-19 testing and contact tracing infrastructure has been a 'mistake', as it does not maximise pre-existing resources like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:59Published 3 days ago

Justice Secretary addresses Covid-19 testing delays Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said the Government was facing “realchallenges” on coronavirus testing and suggested that school children andtheir parents would be the next testing priority after.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:27Published 3 days ago

Sturgeon raises concerns with Matt Hancock over Covid-19 testing backlog Nicola Sturgeon has held what she described as “constructive” talks with UKHealth Secretary Matt Hancock about how to resolve a delay in coronavirustesting results. Problems are centred on the UK.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:13Published 4 days ago

Covid-19 tests re-prioritised by Health Secretary Suspected Covid-19 patients with acute medical needs and people in care homeswill be prioritised under plans to ration coronavirus tests, Health SecretaryMatt Hancock told MPs. NHS leaders have called.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published 4 days ago

Coronavirus testing crisis hits hospitals and schools NHS hospitals are cancelling operations and turning away patients whilst more than 30 schools across the country have closed, or told at least one year group to go home amid a deepening crisis over.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:28Published 4 days ago

NHS workers take to the streets demanding better wages Frontline NHS workers, many of whom have been helping to fight the coronaviruspandemic, have protested to demand better wages. The protest comes afternurses were excluded from the wage increase for.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 1 week ago

How does the new NHS contact tracing app work? Businesses across England and Wales are being encouraged to download NHS Testand Trace QR codes to prepare for the launch of an official contact tracingapp. The app, which is currently being trialled.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Former nurse completes 102nd charity walk on 102nd birthday A 102-year-old retired nurse has completed her 102nd charity walk on herbirthday. During lockdown, Joan Rich set a goal of walking 102 laps of herlocal park before her 102nd birthday on September 11... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published 1 week ago

NHS tracing app to launch in England and Wales later this month The NHS Covid-19 app is to be launched across England and Wales within twoweeks, with pubs, restaurants and other businesses urged to have codes readyfor customers to check in when they visit. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published 1 week ago

Duke of Cambridge joins online thanksgiving service to honour 999 heroes The Duke of Cambridge delivers a video message as part of a special onlineprogramme to honour the NHS and emergency services. The 999 Festival is anannual event which takes place on the nearest Friday.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

NHS worker releases song about racially aggravated attack An NHS worker who was seriously injured in a racially aggravated incident hasrecorded a piece of music detailing his ordeal. The victim, known by his stagename Kdogg, was struck by a car and suffered.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published 2 weeks ago

Hancock hopes to clear Covid cancer backlog 'within months' Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said he "hoped" the backlog in cancer care, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, will be cleared "within months". He insisted the NHS is now dealing with the waiting.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:20Published 3 weeks ago

NHS workers hit out at ‘hypocrite’ Johnson during pay rise rally Boris Johnson has been branded a “joke” and a “hypocrite” by NHS workersdemanding an immediate pay rise. NHS staff, who have hinted at strike action,made their way to Whitehall on Wednesday.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published 3 weeks ago

Dogs being trained to detect Covid-19 NHS staff are participating in a trial which aims to see whether dogs cansniff out Covid-19. Testing has begun to see whether medical detection dogscan be trained to smell the disease. Scientists are.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published on August 20, 2020

Government gives extra funding for Covid-19 recovery Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the government is giving extra funding to the NHS to support the recovery of people who have contracted Covid-19 and require significant long-term rehabilitation... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:34Published on August 19, 2020

NHS workers demand pay rise after coronavirus leaves staff ‘on their knees’ Thousands of NHS workers have taken to the streets across the UK to demandbetter wages for staff left “on their knees” by the coronavirus pandemic. InLondon, health workers who have missed out on a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:19Published on August 8, 2020

Starmer calls for inquiry into botched NHS face masks contract Fifty million face masks bought by the Government as part of a £252 millioncontract will not be used in the NHS due to safety concerns. The masks,ordered from Ayanda Capital, have ear loops rather.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published on August 6, 2020

Protesters march for NHS worker injured in racially aggravated hit-and-run Protesters have marched down the road where a young NHS worker was seriouslyinjured in a racially aggravated hit-and-run. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:26Published on August 2, 2020

NHS worker speaks out after 'racially motivated' attack K-Dogg, an NHS worker in Bristol, has spoken out after hit-and-run left him scarred for life and frightened for his safety last week. Police say the incident was 'racially motivated' and are still.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:35Published on July 30, 2020

NHS worker relives racially aggravated hit-and-run An NHS worker has been left scarred for life and frightened for his safetyafter being seriously injured in a racially aggravated hit-and-run. The 21-year-old was walking to the bus stop after finishing.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:10Published on July 30, 2020

NHS launches ‘Let’s Get Back’ campaign to encourage testing through NHS Test and Trace The NHS has launched a new advertising campaign to encourage members of thepublic to get a test should they experience coronavirus symptoms. The videofocuses on how testing for Covid-19 can help life.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published on July 30, 2020

Hancock: NHS consultations should move online and to mobile phones All NHS consultations should be carried out by phone or video unless there isa good reason not to, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. In a speech tothe Royal College of Physicians (RCP), Mr.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on July 30, 2020

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Arise, Sir Tom: veteran hopes queen is not 'heavy' with the sword Captain Tom Moore, who became a national hero in Britain after raising more than 33 million pounds ($40 million) for the National Health Service in the run-up to his 100th birthday, is to be knighted. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020

Arise Sir Tom: Record UK fund-raiser Tom Moore, 100, is knighted Captain Tom Moore, who became a national hero in Britain after raising 33 million pounds ($40.5 million) for the National Health Service in the run-up to his 100th birthday, is to be knighted. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
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UK govt science adviser confident health service capacity will not be breached The British government's top science adviser on Friday said he was confident that the capacity of the National Health Service (NHS) would not be breached during the coronavirus outbreak thanks to.. Reuters - Published on April 17, 2020
99-year-old army vet raises $16M for Britain's NHS by doing laps around his garden A British army vet has raised more than $16.2 million by walking 100 laps around his garden before his 100th birthday. USATODAY.com - Published on April 16, 2020

'I owe them my life' - out of intensive care, UK's Johnson praises medics Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he owes his life to the staff of Britain's state-run National Health Service, in his first comments since being released from intensive care for treatment for.. Reuters - Published on April 12, 2020
UK coronavirus cases and hospital admissions starting to 'plateau' The number of coronavirus infections and hospital admissions in Britain is beginning to show signs of flattening, Stephen Powis, medical director of the National Health Service, said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on April 8, 2020
Williams F1 former engineering arm to help produce 5,000 ventilators for UK The former engineering unit of the Williams F1 team said it will help produce an initial batch of 5,000 ventilators for Britain's National Health Service as part of an engineering consortium which is.. Reuters - Published on April 2, 2020	England coronavirus death toll rises 159 to 1,284 A further 159 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in England, the National Health Service said on Monday, taking the total number of confirmed deaths in the country to 1,284. Reuters - Published on March 30, 2020
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