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Who Broke Britain 3: The NHS in crisis
Jun 26, 2024
Exploring the historical origins of UK's National Health Service, challenges faced from 2009-2019 including budget constraints and staff shortages, impact of COVID-19 on healthcare system and government's response
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- Aneurin Bevan revolutionized healthcare in Britain by establishing the NHS and making healthcare free for all residents.
- The COVID-19 pandemic exposed longstanding issues within the NHS, including financial challenges and staff shortages.
Deep dives
Boris Johnson's Battle with COVID-19
Boris Johnson became the first world leader to contract COVID-19 during the early stages of the pandemic in April 2020. Despite initially downplaying his condition, Johnson ended up in intensive care at St Thomas hospital. This experience led to his immense gratitude towards the National Health Service (NHS) for saving his life.
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