British Welfare State NHS

Structured Essay Question

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How successful was the National Healthcare Service (NHS) in the 1980s in providing
free healthcare to the British? Explain your answer. [12]

Introduction –
Brief introduction to the NHS e.g.
describe the origin of the NHS.

Explain the success of the NHS

system. Give valid examples and
elaborate.

Explain the reasons for the failure

of the NHS system. Give valid
examples and elaborate.

Conclusion- Evaluate the extent of

success of the NHS system.

Complete your work on foolscap/writing paper. Do not write in the boxes provided.