Welch, Ellen
The NHS - The Story so Far
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399000819
- author:
- Welch, Ellen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.50 kg
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Health Care Issues, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The NHS - the Story So Far by Ellen Welch The National Health Service was born in 1948 with a founding principle that remains unchanged to this day: free at the point of use and based on clinical need, rather than ability to pay. Yet, over seventy years later, persistent underfunding has led to longer waiting times, staffing shortages, and low morale among healthcare staff. This book tells the story of our health service's history, from Victorian healthcare to the present day, tracing the problems and illnesses that have changed over time. It demystifies politics and funding, discussing the effects of the pandemic on frontline staff and patients who have experienced the changing NHS. Personal stories from those who work in and receive care from the NHS add a human touch to this timely account. By exploring the evolution of our health service, Welch sheds light on the challenges facing the NHS today and the need for change.
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