Healthcare system in

England
Florence Nightingale James Blundell Joseph Lister
 The mission of the National Department of Health is
to improve health status through the prevention of
illness, disease and the promotion of healthy
lifestyles

 They are responsible for assessing local health needs,

commissioning and providing health care

Strategic health authority NHS

The NHS stands for the National Health Service.  It

refers to the Government-funded medical and health
care services that everyone living in the UK can use
without being asked to pay.
What does it take to become a doctor in
England?

You'll need to complete:

•a 5-year degree in medicine, recognised by
the General Medical Council
•a 2-year general medical foundation
programme
•a 5 to 8 year specialty training programme, the
length dependent on which specialty of
medicine you choose
 The Royal Free Hospital

Guy's and St Thomas’ 

Hospital
 St George's Hospital

St Mary's Hospital

UK Ranked 13th Best Quality of Healthcare in the

World
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