The NHS or National Health Service is the name used for the UK’s public health service. It was established in 1948 as one of the major social reforms decided after the Second World War. it was founded upon these main principles. That the services should be comprehensive, universal and free. UK residents are not charged for the treatment they receive. Citizens within the EU containing a European Heath Card can receive emergency treatment at no cost. Along with persons from countries with which the UK has reciprocal arrangements concerning health care.
Funding
The funding of the NHS comes 98.8 percent from general taxation and National Insurance contributions along with donations. The 2008/9 budget roughly equates to a contribution of £1,980 per person in the UK. When Launched the NHS budget was around £437 million however it received more than £100 billion in 2008/2009. 60 percent of the NHS budget is used to pay staff. With a further 20 percent paying for drugs and other supplies.
The British Medical Association warns that the UK government’s proposal to raise doctors’ pay by just 2.5% for 2026 amounts to a real‑terms pay cut, calling it “neglect dressed up as restraint”.
In light of recent NHS England updates around accelerated digital maturity, the rollout of Scan for Safety, and trust-wide efforts to meet net zero targets, the need for agile, intelligent software has never been greater. That’s where SMS Technology steps in.
New research has found that ethnic minority healthcare workers who are also born overseas face a double disadvantage due to the combined effects of ethnicity and migrant status.
Thousands of people affected and infected by the contaminated blood scandal in England will be able to self-refer from today for psychological treatment from a bespoke new NHS service.
With growing awareness of ADHD in adulthood, the NHS faces increasing pressure to deliver timely, consistent assessments. A new report by The King’s Fund sheds light on how current systems are struggling to keep pace.
Integrated care systems are tackling health inequalities and improving health outcomes by integrating services and cross-sector partnerships. Hashum Mahmood, senior policy adviser for population health at NHS Confederation, shares how.
A new report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists warns that people with substance use disorder and another mental illness (CoSUM) are being failed by a system that is not equipped to meet their complex needs
Expectant mothers are set to receive safer maternity care as the NHS prepares to roll out a new programme aimed at preventing brain injuries in childbirth.
The UK is facing a deepening mental health crisis, with rising demand, long waiting times, and growing concerns over the use of AI as a stopgap solution.
