Bevan

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The creation of the National Health Service was the most significant of the many reforms of the post-war Labour government. The man responsible was Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan. The son of a Welsh miner, he became a local trade union leader at only nineteen and in 1929 was elected as a Labour MP. Bevan believed the war was Britain’s opportunity to create new society, a position he maintained throughout the conflict. When the war ended in 1945, the landslide Labour victory gave him the chance to make this vision a reality. Known for his impassioned oratory, Bevan’s fundamental belief that the new NHS should be freely available to all was ultimately at odds with a government struggling to balance the books. He resigned in 1951 over the introducton of charges for prescriptions and glasses. This updated edition considers Bevan’s legacy as the future of the health service he created is fought over.

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The creation of the National Health Service was the most significant of the many reforms of the post-war Labour government. The man responsible was Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan. The son of a Welsh miner, he became a local trade union leader at only nineteen and in 1929 was elected as a Labour MP. Bevan believed the war was Britain’s opportunity to create new society, a position he maintained throughout the conflict. When the war ended in 1945, the landslide Labour victory gave him the chance to make this vision a reality.Known for his impassioned oratory, Bevan’s fundamental belief that the new NHS should be freely available to all was ultimately at odds with a government struggling to balance the books. He resigned in 1951 over the introducton of charges for prescriptions and glasses. With the NHS requiring an ever-increasing share of national income, this updated edition considers Bevan’s legacy as the future of the health service he created is fought over as never before.

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Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 cm
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Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

202

Language

English

Edition

Updated edition

Dewey

941.082092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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