Aneurin Bevan (1897-1960), Welsh politician who introduced the NHS in Britain. Artist: Unknown

Aneurin Bevan (1897-1960), Welsh politician who introduced the NHS in Britain. Artist: Unknown

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Aneurin Bevan (1897-1960), Welsh politician who introduced the NHS in Britain. When Labour came to power in 1945 after the Second World War, Bevan was responsible for establishing the National Health Service, set up on 5th July 1948, the 'Appointed Day', when the government took over responsibility for all medical services so that they were free for anybody who needed help.

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