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Knowledge recall — NHS founding

GCSE · History · WJEC · C2.BPart 2 — Thematic study (choose one)

Question

Question (3 marks): Give three features of the National Health Service when it was established in 1948.

Mark scheme (1 mark each):

  • Founded 5 July 1948 by Health Minister Aneurin Bevan under Attlee's Labour government.
  • Free at the point of use, funded by general taxation.
  • Comprehensive — covered GP, hospital, dental and optical care.
  • Universal — available to all residents regardless of income.
  • Based on recommendations of the Beveridge Report (1942) tackling the 'Five Giants'.
  • Nationalised c.2,700 hospitals.

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