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The Development of the NHS in Modern Medicine

History
GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet encourages students to analyse a primary source related to the establishment and development of the NHS, enhancing their understanding of its significance in modern medicine.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Modern Medicine
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#NHS
#Explain the purpose and content of the source
#Compare the provenance of the source with its usefulness
#Analyse the reliability of the source for understanding the NHS

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The Development of the NHS in Modern Medicine

Subject: HistoryGrade: GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Grade GCSE / Year 10 / Grade 9
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Source Analysis: The NHS Establishment

Source A: The Founding of the NHS

"The National Health Service was established in 1948 as a revolutionary step towards providing free healthcare to all citizens, funded through taxation. It aimed to eliminate the inequalities in healthcare access that existed before, where many could not afford treatment. The creation of the NHS was driven by the belief that good health should be available to everyone, regardless of income. The new service brought together hospitals, clinics, and doctors under one umbrella, ensuring standardised care and reducing disparities. Politicians and healthcare reformers saw it as a way to improve public health and social equality. Over the years, the NHS has expanded its services, adapting to new medical advances and changing population needs, but its core principle remains free healthcare for all at the point of delivery."* Provenance: Dr. Emily Carter, 1950, report on the founding of the NHS

1.
Explain what Source A says about the purpose of the NHS when it was created. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of the NHS as described in Source A with its development over time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the provenance of Source A and discuss how it affects the source's usefulness for understanding the founding of the NHS. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse how reliable Source A is for understanding the challenges faced in establishing the NHS. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Explain the significance of the source being written in 1950, just two years after the NHS was established. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the perspectives of the source with other historical accounts of the NHS's founding. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline why it is important to consider the provenance of a historical source when analysing its content. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Suggest one other type of source that could help provide a more balanced view of the NHS’s founding and explain why. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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