3.6.1 The welfare state and the NHS | Life in the UK Test 2026

After World War II, the Labour government led by Clement Attlee introduced major reforms to create the welfare state. The reforms were based on the Beveridge Report (1942), written by Sir William Beveridge, which identified five 'giant evils': want, disease, ignorance, squalor, and idleness. The government aimed to tackle all five.

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Labour government under Clement Attlee created welfare state
Based on Beveridge Report 1942 by Sir William Beveridge
Five giant evils: want, disease, ignorance, squalor, idleness

The welfare state and the NHS (illustration 1) — Illustration: The welfare state and the NHS

The National Health Service (NHS) was established in 1948 by Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Health Minister. The NHS provided free healthcare for everyone, funded by taxation. It was one of the most significant social reforms in British history. The government also introduced the National Insurance system, providing benefits for unemployment, sickness, and retirement.

Key Facts

NHS established 1948 by Aneurin (Nye) Bevan
Free healthcare for everyone, funded by taxation
National Insurance provided unemployment, sickness, retirement benefits

The welfare state and the NHS (illustration 2) — Illustration: The welfare state and the NHS

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NHS की स्थापना 1948 में स्वास्थ्य मंत्री Aneurin (Nye) Bevan द्वारा की गई थी।

Clement Attlee के नेतृत्व वाली Labour सरकार ने कल्याणकारी राज्य की स्थापना की
Sir William Beveridge द्वारा 1942 के Beveridge Report पर आधारित
पाँच प्रमुख बुराइयाँ: अभाव, रोग, अज्ञानता, गंदगी, आलस्य

NHS की स्थापना 1948 में हुई थी।

Clement Attlee के नेतृत्व वाली Labour सरकार ने कल्याणकारी राज्य की स्थापना की
Sir William Beveridge द्वारा 1942 के Beveridge Report पर आधारित
पाँच प्रमुख बुराइयाँ: अभाव, रोग, अज्ञानता, गंदगी, आलस्य

Beveridge Report Sir William Beveridge द्वारा 1942 में लिखा गया था।

Clement Attlee के नेतृत्व वाली Labour सरकार ने कल्याणकारी राज्य की स्थापना की
Sir William Beveridge द्वारा 1942 के Beveridge Report पर आधारित
पाँच प्रमुख बुराइयाँ: अभाव, रोग, अज्ञानता, गंदगी, आलस्य

पाँच प्रमुख बुराइयाँ अभाव, रोग, अज्ञानता, गंदगी और आलस्य थीं।

Clement Attlee के नेतृत्व वाली Labour सरकार ने कल्याणकारी राज्य की स्थापना की
Sir William Beveridge द्वारा 1942 के Beveridge Report पर आधारित
पाँच प्रमुख बुराइयाँ: अभाव, रोग, अज्ञानता, गंदगी, आलस्य

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