Aneurin Bevan
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 63 years ago |
| Date of birth | November 15,1897 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Born | Tredegar |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | July 6,1960 |
| Died | Chesham |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Jennie Lee |
| Books | Aneurin Bevan: Speeches at Westminster 1945-1960 |
| In Place of Fear | |
| Why Not Trust the Tories? | |
| Aneurin Bevan | |
| What We Saw in Russia | |
| Education | Central Labour College |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Siblings | William George Bevan |
| Myfanwy Bevan | |
| Blodwen Bevan | |
| Arianwen Bevan-Norris | |
| Parents | Phoebe Prothero |
| David Bevan | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 406842 |
Aneurin Bevan Life story
Aneurin "Nye" Bevan PC was a Welsh Labour Party politician, noted for tenure as Minister of Health in Clement Attlee's government in which he spearheaded the creation of the British National Health Service. He is also known for his wider contribution to the founding of the British welfare state.
Pregnancy loss: Woman distressed by scan reminder after miscarriage
... Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, which has responsibility for Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen in south Wales, said: " The loss of a baby during pregnancy is devastating and our thoughts are with Emma at this very difficult time...
NHS at 75: New Aneurin Bevan train unveiled for anniversary
...A new train named after Aneurin Bevan, the founder of the NHS, has been unveiled on the eve of the health service s 75th anniversary...
Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever baby
... She was named after the NHS founder and then Health Minister Aneurin Bevan...
Nursing: Strikes 'because patients are dying', says nurse
... Aneurin Bevan health board, in south east Wales, is the only one not to be affected by the strikes...
NHS Wales: Patient in hospital for weeks due to social care backlog
... Paul Underwood, who manages urgent care in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, said there are well over 350 patients medically fit enough to leave hospital...
NHS Wales: Man carries grandad into hospital amid ambulance shortage
... Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) and Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST) admitted the incident did not match the service they wished to offer - but said it was indicative of the " unprecedented" pressures both organisations were under...
A& E wait: Frustration over disabled man's 48-hour ordeal
... Aneurin Bevan health board said delayed hospital discharges and winter viruses had led to longer waits at A& E...
Who is striking? How Tuesday 20 December's walkouts will affect you
... The strike will involve nurses in about a quarter of hospitals and community teams in England, all health boards in Northern Ireland and all but one in Wales (the Aneurin Bevan in south-east Wales)...
Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever baby
By Sean CoughlanRoyal correspondent
The Prince and Princess of Wales have met The First Person born under The National Health Service, at a Tea Party celebrating The NHS's 75th anniversary.
Aneira Thomas told them she had been born in Carmarthenshire at 00:01 on 5 July 1948, The same day as The NHS.
She was named after The NHS founder And Then Health Minister Aneurin Bevan .
Catherine, Princess of Wales, told current and ex-NHS staff at The Party , at St Thomas' Hospital, in London, " I wanted to come here and say Thank You . "
Mrs Thomas told The Royal couple: " Every maternity ward in The country was waiting for The First baby.
" The Doctors delivering me kept looking at The Clock , Looking Back at Mum.
" She was waiting to hear The Word 'Push ' - But all she heard was, 'Hold on, Edna. '
" Timing was everything. "
Mrs Thomas went on to work in The NHS, as a mental-health nurse. Her Four Sisters also became nurses.
The NHS had also " saved both of my children" She Said , when her son and daughter had suffered " life-changing brain haemorrhages".
Mrs Thomas has previously told a Family Story from before The founding of The NHS, recalling that when her grandfather broke his leg they had to sell their piano to pay The Doctor 's bill.
Prince William and Catherine also spoke to Blanche Hines, a nurse for almost 50 Years and part of The Windrush generation, whose daughter and grandson also work in health services.
" Wishing everyone a very happy 75th birthday at The NHS, " Prince William told guests at The Event , organised by NHS Charities Together.
Current challengesThe anniversary comes in a year when in disputes over pay.
The NHS charities Focus On The wellbeing of The workforce, including offering psychological support and counselling.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Neil Rees said Prince William had " really understood The issues and complexities - particularly with The current challenges we're facing".
The Royal visitors, filmed preparing cakes for The Party , also addressed another question. Which goes on top on a Scone - The Jam or The cream?
" I always do jam And Then cream, " Catherine said.
But Prince William, remaining politically neutral, replied: " I go for whichever is closest to me. "
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