About NHS Founded
The National Health Service was founded on 5 July 1948 by Health Secretary Aneurin Bevan, providing free healthcare for all British citizens at the point of use for the first time. Bevan opened Park Hospital in Manchester (now Trafford General) as the symbolic first NHS hospital. The NHS remains one of the largest single-payer healthcare systems in the world and one of Britain's most cherished institutions.
That was 28,380 days ago — approximately 4,054 weeks, 934 months or 77.7 years since 5 July 1948.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since NHS Founded?
It has been 28,380 days since NHS Founded on 5 July 1948.
How many years since NHS Founded?
Approximately 77.7 years have passed since NHS Founded.
How many weeks since NHS Founded?
Approximately 4,054 weeks since NHS Founded.
What day of the week was NHS Founded?
NHS Founded occurred on a Monday, 5 July 1948.
How long ago was NHS Founded?
NHS Founded was 28,380 days ago — approximately 77.7 years or 934 months.