The Welfare State and the NHS (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What phrase described the Welfare State's support for citizens throughout their lives?
What phrase described the Welfare State's support for citizens throughout their lives?
Cradle to grave
Who was appointed to investigate Britain's social security system during WWII?
Who was appointed to investigate Britain's social security system during WWII?
William Beveridge
When was the Beveridge Report published?
When was the Beveridge Report published?
December 1942
Which of the Five Giants referred to poverty and lack of basic necessities?
Which of the Five Giants referred to poverty and lack of basic necessities?
Want
Which Giant was caused by an inadequate healthcare system many couldn't afford?
Which Giant was caused by an inadequate healthcare system many couldn't afford?
Disease
Which Giant resulted from poor housing conditions and overcrowding?
Which Giant resulted from poor housing conditions and overcrowding?
Squalor
What did 'non-means tested' mean for the welfare system?
What did 'non-means tested' mean for the welfare system?
Even those who couldn't pay got help
How would workers fund the welfare system according to Beveridge's plan?
How would workers fund the welfare system according to Beveridge's plan?
National Insurance payments
In which year was the National Health Service established?
In which year was the National Health Service established?
1948
Who was the Minister of Health who established the NHS?
Who was the Minister of Health who established the NHS?
Aneurin Bevan
What was revolutionary about NHS medical treatment provision?
What was revolutionary about NHS medical treatment provision?
Free at the point of use for everyone
Why did many doctors oppose the NHS?
Why did many doctors oppose the NHS?
Feared losing right to charge privately