Nye Bevan

Aneurin Bevan was a Welsh politician who played a key role in establishing the UK's National Health Service (NHS) in 1948. As Minister of Health, he believed healthcare should be free and accessible to everyone, regardless of wealth. His efforts transformed healthcare in Britain, making medical treatment available to all citizens. Bevan's work was rooted in social justice and a commitment to improving public health, and he is remembered as a founder of the modern welfare state. His leadership helped ensure that healthcare became a universal right in the UK.