Bevan, Aneurin

Aneurin Bevan was a British Labour politician and a key figure in the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. Born in 1897 in Wales, he served as Minister of Health from 1945 to 1951. Bevan believed in social justice and the idea that healthcare should be available to all, regardless of their financial situation. His work in creating the NHS in 1948 has had a lasting impact on public health and social care in the UK, making healthcare accessible to millions and shaping modern welfare state policy.