The Social Impact of the Welfare State (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was the NHS established in Northern Ireland?
In what year was the NHS established in Northern Ireland?
1948
Before the NHS, what determined access to healthcare in Northern Ireland?
Before the NHS, what determined access to healthcare in Northern Ireland?
Ability to pay
Which services were included in the NHS and free at the point of use?
Which services were included in the NHS and free at the point of use?
GP visits, hospital care, dental, scripts
How did the NHS affect healthcare provision in rural areas of Northern Ireland?
How did the NHS affect healthcare provision in rural areas of Northern Ireland?
Better services in rural areas
What part of the body does tuberculosis primarily affect?
What part of the body does tuberculosis primarily affect?
The lungs
Which groups were primarily targeted for BCG vaccine administration?
Which groups were primarily targeted for BCG vaccine administration?
Schoolchildren and young adults
What medical equipment was essential for diagnosing TB in hospitals?
What medical equipment was essential for diagnosing TB in hospitals?
X-ray machines
By when had TB ceased to be a major health threat in Northern Ireland?
By when had TB ceased to be a major health threat in Northern Ireland?
By the end of the 1950s
Which benefits were provided under the National Insurance system?
Which benefits were provided under the National Insurance system?
Unemployment, sickness, & pensions
What housing problems were common in urban areas like Belfast before the Welfare State?
What housing problems were common in urban areas like Belfast before the Welfare State?
Overcrowding & inadequate sanitation
What modern amenities were included in new public housing developments?
What modern amenities were included in new public housing developments?
Indoor plumbing & electricity
In what year was the Education Act that reformed secondary education passed?
In what year was the Education Act that reformed secondary education passed?
1947
To what age did the Education Act extend the school-leaving age?
To what age did the Education Act extend the school-leaving age?
15
What was the purpose of the 11-plus exam?
What was the purpose of the 11-plus exam?
To determine type of secondary education
What incentives did the government introduce to improve school attendance?
What incentives did the government introduce to improve school attendance?
Free school meals & transportation