benefits of nhs

The National Health Service (NHS) is a service providing health care to all residents of the United Kingdom. His aim it to make sure that anyone in the UK can receive the medical care they need, regardless of their age, or financial situation. The NHS offers many benefits to all the UK residents.

able to ask advice to a pharmacist depending on the importance of the illness. 

 In term of cost, the NHS provides care free of charge to most UK residents. IT entitles people to diagnostic care and treatment for any illness or health concern. Treatment free of charge can be received from everything from minor ailments such as colds or even serious diseases such as diabetes and cancer.

In term of care, the NHS depending on the nature of people problem offers a range of services to provide the general public with suitable healthcare. It is also designed to offer to people whatever care they need throughout their life.

To benefits from it, all the residents should be registered with a General Practician(GP). And once they seek help because they feel unwell he might also be able to inform them about the care options available for them.

Reference:  Monetos(2011): "Advantages of the NHS". Available at: http://www.monetos.co.uk/insurance/health-insurance/nhs/advantages/. Accessed(28/06/2011)