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'The Purpose of the NHS'

The purpose of the NHS is to secure through the resources available the greatest possible improvement in the physical and mental health of the nation by: promoting health, preventing ill-health, diagnosing and treating injury and disease and caring for those with long term illness and disability who require the services of the NHS.


 
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