From Cradle to Grave tells the extraordinary story of the NHS. Published by the King's Fund to mark its 50th anniversary, the book traces chronologically the major achievements and events in medicine, nursing, hospital development, primary health care and health management.
Based on a wealth of publications spanning five decades and discussions with many who played a key role in the shaping of the NHS, From Cradle to Grave is an important work on the British health care system. Its combined focus on medical developments and health management makes it a unique review of the NHS.
After an introduction, five chapters cover each of the five decades of the NHS. The chapters are organised on a theme basis, medical progress, primary and hospital care, medical and nurse education and staffing, and matters of politics, organisation and finance.
This web site carries the story forward. However as many current events have their genesis in what came before you should consider obtaining the book, from the library or a bookseller
