the National Health Service

noun

: the public system of medical care in Britain that is paid for by taxes

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According to data from the National Health Service (NHS), there has been a 200% increase in the number of people being referred for an ADHD diagnosis between 2020 and 2025. Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Without faster growth, British taxpayers will either have to pay higher taxes or accept cuts in popular programs such as the National Health Service, which offers free medical care to everyone. ABC News, 22 July 2026 Taxation levels are approaching those seen during the Second World War, while beloved and vital state institutions such as the National Health Service are struggling after years of austerity cuts and budget squeezes. Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 25 June 2026 The advisor, Lord John Mann, delivered 36 recommendations to tackle antisemitism across the National Health Service in a report that the government formally accepted on June 4. Kelly Hartog, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the National Health Service

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“The National Health Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20National%20Health%20Service. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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