The NHS at 70: 5 reasons why Britain loves its National Health Service

Since 1948 the NHS has led the way in social healthcare. Now on its 70th birthday we list the reasons why it's a national treasure

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Michael Moran

10:39, 5 JUL 2018
Updated11:57, 5 JUL 2018

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