Identity area
Type of entity
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- York Insurance Committee; c.1912-1952
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Description area
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History
The York Insurance Committee was established as a result of the National Insurance Act of 1911. It's purpose was to administer the panel of participating doctors, chemists and others who participated in the scheme under which insured working people had access to free medical care.
After the introduction of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, the York Insurance Committee was superseded by the York Executive Council which oversaw NHS doctors, pharmacists and others.
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National Insurance Act, 1911.
Functions, occupations and activities
A participatory scheme for insurance, so that members could have access to free medical care.
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General context
The York Insurance Committee was established as a result of the National Insurance Act of 1911. It's purpose was to administer the panel of participating doctors, chemists and others who participated in the scheme under which insured working people had access to free medical care.\n\nAfter the introduction of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, the York Insurance Committee was superseded by the York Executive Council which oversaw NHS doctors, pharmacists and others.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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Sources
https://borthcat.york.ac.uk/index.php/york-insurance-committee; accessed 20 May 2020