Beginnings of the NHS

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Memories of the arrival of the NHS in 1947.

A look back at the initial excitement caused by the setting up of the NHS in 1947 - patients queued up to register not only with doctors but also for free dental and optical treatment. Welsh Labour politician, Aneurin Bevan's role in its establishment is highlighted.
From: People's History of Wales Kill or Cure
First broadcast : 07 March 1996

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : History

Topic : Modern Wales and Britain

Keywords : Health and medicine, history of the NHS,

Notes : Looking at Wales before the NHS - how did people pay for medical care? Was it expensive? What difference did the NHS make? Can use to start discussion on the effects of government policy on public health.

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