History practice question
Which service, providing healthcare free at the point of use, was established in the United Kingdom in 1948?
- The National Health ServiceCorrect answer
- The British Red Cross
- The Beveridge Trust
- The Royal College of Nursing
Why
The National Health Service (NHS) was founded in 1948, offering medical care to the whole population free at the point of use, funded through taxation.
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