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Was NHS free care a new idea?
Before the NHS launched in 1948, some local councils and charities already offered free healthcare, particularly for the poor. The NHS expanded this dramatically, making comprehensive care available to everyone, everywhere, regardless of their ability to pay. This was a huge step towards universal provision.
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