The National Health Service (NHS)
Founded 5 July 1948 | 75+ Years of Public Healthcare
The NHS is the publicly funded healthcare system of the United Kingdom, delivering services free at the point of use and accessible to all based on clinical need. Governed by NHS England, NHS Scotland, NHS Wales, and HSCNI, it is one of the world's largest public healthcare organisations.
NHS England
42 ICBs across England
NHS Scotland
21 Health Boards
The NHS manages hospitals, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS Trusts, procurement operations, financial governance, and patient care services for millions of people across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.