UK Social Security and Healthcare Flashcard

Front

What is the name for the money that workers pay regularly so that they can get free medical treatment and a state pension?

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national insurance contributions

Front

What is the name for the system of payments made to people who are in need?

Back

the benefits system

Front

In the nineteenth century, where did the poor go if they could not look after themselves?

Back

the workhouse

Front

What is the name of the organization which represents the country's doctors?

Back

the BMA

Front

In Britain, a person who is out of work can go to the Job Centre and...

Back

...sign on.

Front

How does the number of doctors in Britain compare with the European average?

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about average

Front

The place where a GP works

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surgery

Front

The piece of paper signed by a doctor which patients need to get a particular medicine

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prescriptions

Front

The emergency telephone number in Britain

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999

Front

Get money from the state because you are unemployed

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Be on the dole