The 'skill and compassion' of NHS staff has 'always remained constant' one of its chiefs has said as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.
However, Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of the NHS in England, acknowledged the “enormous challenges” faced by the health service's current 1.4 million workers, including the record demand for services and the backlog of care.
Ms Pritchard said the anniversary today (Wednesday, July 4) marking three-quarters of a century since the institution's creation was an opportunity to “reflect” on the hard work of staff while looking forward to the future of the NHS.
