NHS Basics
What does NHS stand for?
National Health Service
Which organization provides public healthcare in the UK?
NHS
Which model does the UK follow for healthcare?
Beveridge Model
What should you do to access NHS services for non-emergency care?
Register with a local GP
In your own words, explain what is insurance.
A contract between two parties, Insurer and Insured
In what year was the NHS founded?
1948
Name one reason someone might choose private healthcare in the UK.
Faster access, specialist choice, or additional services
What is the Bismarck Model based on?
Employer and employee-funded insurance
What number do you call for non-emergency medical advice in the UK?
111
What catergory of insurance includes Life and Health Insurance
Personal Insurance
What is the main source of NHS funding?
General taxation
What percentage of UK residents use private health insurance?
Around 8%
Which country uses the National Health Insurance Model?
Canada
What services are typically covered by the NHS?
GP visits, hospital care, emergency services, mental health support, and more
Give one example of a property insurance
House Insurance, Furniture Insurance, Vehicle Insurance
True or False: NHS services are free at the point of use for UK residents.
True
True or False: Private insurance replaces NHS coverage.
False – it supplements it
What is the Out-of-Pocket Model?
Patients pay directly for healthcare services
True or False: You must pay for emergency ambulance services in the UK.
False – emergency ambulance services are free under the NHS
What are the two types on Health Insurance?
Name one type of care provided by the NHS.
Primary care, secondary care, emergency care, or community care
What is one difference between NHS and private healthcare?
NHS is tax-funded and free at point of use; private care requires payment or insurance
Name one country that uses a mixed public-private healthcare system.
United States, Australia, or Germany
What types of healthcare may require a small fee under the NHS?
Prescriptions, dental care, and eye tests
Differentiate Group Health Insurance and Individual Health Insurance
*free flow. Trainer to judge