20. Managing government spending High demand for free healthcare High taxes Income tax  10% to 40% National Insurance tax  8% Problem of ‘free riders’ The Problem Proposed Solutions Cut back on welfare benefits! Be a get-up-and-go Britain! Increase public spending to improve NHS!

26. How has the British government managed the NHS over the years – Increasing efficiency

31. High demand Not enough Resources Ageing population Inefficient/SLOW service Privatisation within NHS What is increasing efficiency all about? Example: Contract out non-medical services Personal responsibility Example: Some medical and dental services, eye test no longer free

41. Source A: A comment by Mike, a British citizen living in Bristol, UK Isn’t it time we thanked our lucky stars that we have a free NHS! If, like the rest of the world, we have to pay every time we saw a doctor, then we would have something to complain about. As it is, we have the option of free treatment, or, if you want treatment quicker, pay for it. Be thankful we have the choice. What does Source A tell you about the author’s perspective towards NHS?

42. What can you say about the author’s perspective about NHS? Source A : A cartoon drawn by a politician against the British government.