UK National Health Service

The UK National Health Service (NHS) is the publicly funded healthcare system that provides medical services to residents of the United Kingdom. It is primarily financed through taxation, ensuring access to a wide range of health services—including general practitioner visits, hospital care, and emergency services—often free at the point of use. The NHS aims to deliver comprehensive, equitable, and high-quality care, emphasizing prevention and treatment. It operates separately from private healthcare and works to ensure that healthcare remains accessible to all citizens, regardless of financial status.