Post-1945 Migration and NHS Recruitment

History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 10
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet analyzes a primary source related to NHS recruitment of migrant workers after 1945, encouraging students to interpret, compare, and evaluate the source’s usefulness.

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Post-1945 Migration and NHS Recruitment

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 10
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Source Analysis of NHS Recruitment Post-1945

Source A: Recruitment Poster for NHS Staff from Overseas

"Join the NHS and help build a healthier Britain. We welcome talented doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers from all around the world to contribute to our national health service. Your skills can make a real difference. Apply now and be part of Britain’s future!" Provenance: British Government, 1960s, recruitment poster.

1.
What does Source A say about the NHS's approach to recruiting workers in the 1960s? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Outline the purpose of the source and its intended audience. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the perspective of this source with what you know about migration to Britain after 1945. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain how reliable and useful this source is for understanding NHS recruitment policies in the 1960s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of NHS recruitment drives like this on migration patterns in Britain. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare this source with another type of source you have studied about migration and NHS recruitment. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Summarize the main reasons why Britain recruited overseas healthcare workers after 1945. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Explain how government recruitment posters influenced migration policies and public opinion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
9.
Outline the challenges faced by the NHS in recruiting overseas workers based on what you have learned. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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