Beckett, Francis

Bevan: Creator of the NHS

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ISBN 13:: 9781913368838
author:: Beckett, Francis
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Haus Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 202
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 13 x 1.7 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Biography, Political, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Aneurin "Nye" Bevan: Creator of the NHS By Francis Beckett and Clare Beckett The creation of the UK National Health Service was one of the most significant reforms of the post-war Labour government. At its heart was Aneurin "Nye" Bevan, a man who rose from humble beginnings to become a key figure in shaping Britain's healthcare system. Born into a Welsh mining family, Bevan became a local trade union leader at just 19 and went on to serve as a Labour MP. Bevan believed the war was an opportunity to create a new society, a vision he maintained throughout the conflict. When the war ended in 1945, his party's landslide victory gave him the chance to turn this idea into reality. Known for his impassioned oratory, Bevan fought tirelessly for a healthcare system that would be freely available to all. However, his efforts were ultimately thwarted by a government struggling to balance its books. This updated edition of Bevan's legacy considers the ongoing debate over the future of the health service he created.

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