The UK’s NHS (National Health Service), established in 1948, provides universal and free healthcare. The NHS website, launched in 2007, offers directories of local services, medical information, and public health data, allowing patients to manage prescriptions, records, and appointments online.
The NHS ensures free comprehensive care. It is funded mainly through taxation and national insurance, with additional income from services like prescriptions. The King’s Fund provides detailed NHS budget information.
The NHS website prioritizes public health education with clear, factual content. Articles on COVID-19 vaccination and heat health advice illustrate this commitment, supported by authoritative sources such as NICE and the UK Health Security Agency. Neutral language and minimal editorialization characterize the content, ensuring reliability and accuracy. No failed fact checks further bolster its high credibility and pro-science stance, making the NHS website a trusted health information resource.
Read MBFC’s full review of the NHS
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