The NHS came kicking and screaming into life on 5 July 1948. It was the first time anywhere in the world that completely free healthcare was made available on the basis of citizenship rather than ...

Learn about the History of the NHS in five minutes! History Bombs founder Chris Hobbs says: "Lockdown conditions have been very difficult for many industries, including the creative arts, however ...

We described how NHS waiting list data has changed over time in an article in 2023. In short, any claims about waiting times throughout the whole history of the NHS are probably not reliable. This ...

A medical expert in the trial of Lucy Letby said it was the "most dreadful event in the history of the NHS". Letby murdered seven babies and attempted to kill six others at the Countess of Chester ...

“The longest strike in NHS history has led to unprecedented disruption for patients and their families, and while staff have planned extensively and worked tirelessly to keep patients ...

This film can be used to discuss the role of the NHS and how individuals have shaped our modern nations. This film will be suitable for teaching History at KS2 in England and Wales and KS2 in ...

Write a thank you letterThe NHS has done a great deal to help people ... and links to various areas of the curriculum including history (black history) and personal, social and relationships ...