Public health timeline

  • The Poor Law Act

    The law said that each parish had to look after its own poor.
  • First public health act

    The National Health Service abbreviated to the NHS is a universal service. It is a service which was founded in 1948 and is a free service for everyone. It is available in four countries which are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is funded for by 98% of our general tax and national insurance. It is a service that can be used 24/7 by anyone that needs it. It helps provided treatment for people who are ill and need help getting better.
  • Beveridge report

  • Founding of the National Health Service

  • The Acheson Report

  • Our healthier Nation

  • white paper report, choosing health:making healthier choices easier