public services of health services in the UK
Investigation into Accessibility of Health Services in the UK
Contents
Abstract………………………………………………………..…P. 3
Introduction…………………………………………………...…P. 4-7
Method………………………………………………………..….P. 8-9
Results………………………………………………………....…P. 10-13
Discussion…………………………………………………….….P. 14-15
Appendix …………………………………………………..….....P. 16-21
References………………………………………………………..P. 22-23
Abstract
This report investigates the accessibility issues with current health services within the UK. To aid this investigation, the investigator looked at the original remit of the NHS and the recent changes that might affect accessibility to healthcare.
A method was then established within a team comprised of 4 investigators, the method was to create and distribute questionnaires to collect feedback from the public regarding the healthcare services they have used. From the completed questionnaires, the results were documented and analysed, the conclusion from this showed that there definitely issues affecting accessibility but overall the results concluded that the public were satisfied with level of accessibility with healthcare in the UK.
Introduction
The Beveridge report was produced in 1942 by the government and it identified five ‘great social evils’ – these were: ignorance, idleness, want, squalor and disease. The main idea recommended to eradicate disease was to have a system of universal healthcare, a National Health Service (NHS). (Kirby (2000) p. 117-124)
With the passing of the National Healthcare Act 1948, The NHS was formed on 5th July 1948 when the current health minister at the time; Aneurin Bevan opened Park hospital in Manchester. The reason for the National Health Service being established was to bring free healthcare to all and this would be
Contents
Abstract………………………………………………………..…P. 3
Introduction…………………………………………………...…P. 4-7
Method………………………………………………………..….P. 8-9
Results………………………………………………………....…P. 10-13
Discussion…………………………………………………….….P. 14-15
Appendix …………………………………………………..….....P. 16-21
References………………………………………………………..P. 22-23
Abstract
This report investigates the accessibility issues with current health services within the UK. To aid this investigation, the investigator looked at the original remit of the NHS and the recent changes that might affect accessibility to healthcare.
A method was then established within a team comprised of 4 investigators, the method was to create and distribute questionnaires to collect feedback from the public regarding the healthcare services they have used. From the completed questionnaires, the results were documented and analysed, the conclusion from this showed that there definitely issues affecting accessibility but overall the results concluded that the public were satisfied with level of accessibility with healthcare in the UK.
Introduction
The Beveridge report was produced in 1942 by the government and it identified five ‘great social evils’ – these were: ignorance, idleness, want, squalor and disease. The main idea recommended to eradicate disease was to have a system of universal healthcare, a National Health Service (NHS). (Kirby (2000) p. 117-124)
With the passing of the National Healthcare Act 1948, The NHS was formed on 5th July 1948 when the current health minister at the time; Aneurin Bevan opened Park hospital in Manchester. The reason for the National Health Service being established was to bring free healthcare to all and this would be
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