The National Health Service offers care to all residents of the United Kingdom. The aim of the health service is to ensure that anyone can receive the medical care they need, regardless of their age, circumstances or financial situation. The NHS offers many advantages to UK residents, especially in terms of the cost, the care available and the continuous quality reviews.
The NHS provides care free of charge to most UK residents (see Entitlement to Care). This represents a huge advantage compared with the health systems in many other countries which charge for health insurance, quarterly surgery fees, prescriptions, particular tests and treatments. You will pay for the NHS when you pay UK taxes; every taxpayer makes the same contribution, regardless of whether they rarely visit a doctor or need regular hospital care.
The NHS entitles you to diagnostic care and treatment for any illness or health concern. You can receive treatment for everything from minor ailments such as colds and rashes to serious diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease, free of charge. You can also receive care during pregnancy and birth without paying extra costs. You may need to make small contributions to your healthcare, for example pay a fee for prescriptions you receive, but many people are exempt from paying even these small charges.
The advantages of a welfare state system includes;
-There is a supreme percentage decrease in homelessness.
-There is also a fall in crime rates.
-Provides basic living needs for single parents,sufferers and disabled ( basic apartment payed for by government (partially taxpayers money), transport payed for and 45 pound a week.
The disadvantages of a welfare state system includes;
-A person can receive payment without working or contributing to society eg. charity work.
-It can demean a child's inspirations to achieve to earn money as they know they will end up with money.
The Welfare System in China, including the system of medical insurance, the old-age insurance system, unemployment insurance benefits, compulsory education, special policies for certain people.
Reference:
http://www.nhs.uk/
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