Healthcare in Britain (1948 - 1970s)

When was the first study regarding Briton's opinion on a possible national health system conducted?

• 1942

• 1944

• 1945

• 1939

Answer explanation

In 1939, the British Institute of Public Opinion conducted the Wartime Opinion Poll that asked for the people's opinion on the funding of hospitals

In the Mass Observation Poll (1942), 50% of respondents wanted

(a)  

What is another name for the Social Security & Allied Services (1942)?

• SSAS Report

• Beveridge Report

• Burnswood Report

• NHS Report

Answer explanation

Named after William Beveridge who proposed widespread reforms to the system of social welfare to address what he identified as "five giants on the road of reconstruction".

Hospitals were predominantly funded by (a)   in 1939.

Choose which of the following applies to the Wartime Plan

• Was introduced by Winston Churchill

• Proposed comprehensive, free and universal healthcare for all Britons

• Promised to nationalise all hospitals

• Guided by conservative value of freedom of choice

• Guided by conservative value of decentralisation

Answer explanation

The Wartime Plan was introduced by Henry Willink (Conservative Minister of Health) in 1944). It proposed comprehensive, free, and universal healthcare for all Britons and promised to not nationalise all hospitals. It was indeed guided by conservative values: Freedom of Choice and Decentralisation.

How was the National Health Services Act 1946 funded?

• Increased taxes for all

• Budget cuts from other ministries and initiatives

• Progressive taxation

• Pay cuts from ministers

What were the founding principles of the National Health Services Act 1946?

• Neoliberalism

• Universal

• Free at point of use

• Covers only consultation and prescription fees

• Comprehensive

What was the name of the Labour Health Minister that successfully negotiated the NHS which led to its passing?

• Margaret Thatcher

• Aneurin Bevan

• Ananias Bevan

• Ananias Willink

Answer explanation

Aneurin "Nye" Bevan was the Health Minister from 1945 to 1951. He was Welsh and NOT RICH. He was also a Socialist :)

The British Medical Association did not agree with the NHS because they feared [blank].

(a)  

Answer explanation

The British Medical Association had several issues with the NHS. But the main concern they had was that it would cause them to be treated like civil servants and also be subjected to salaried service.

What happened in 1951?

• Bevan resigns

• Thatcher becomes PM

• Charges introduced for lower dentures and glasses

• Prescription fees introduced