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NHS history timeline -

Use this interactive timeline to explore the key milestones and changes to the NHS since it was officially established in 1948 by Aneurin Bevan.
NHS Atlas of Risk -

This atlas will help you to put health risks and death rates into perspective. Using ONS data, this tool allows you to compare cause of death and death rates based on sex, age and region.
Military medicine photo essay -

With unique access, David Cotterrell's 2008 photo essay captures the entire medical process from point of injury on the battlefield to rehabilitation back home.
Military medicine timeline -

Discover how military medicine and the extreme demands of war have driven medical advance and innovation.
NHS 60 video wall -

Sixty years after the NHS was established we asked people across the country to tell us why it's important to them.
NHS 60 photo essay -

Explore a collection of 60 extraordinary photographs celebrating the 60th anniversary of the NHS.
NHS history of donation -

Donation is one of the miracles of modern medicine. Find out about the history of blood and organ donation, with this interactive timeline.
Health heroes video wall -

To mark black history month we talked to the health heroes who are making a positive difference to the lives of others.
Patient choice in the NHS -

Explore the history and origin of patient choice within the NHS from 1948 to the present day.

BMI iPhone app

BMI calculator and tracker iPhone app

The NHS BMI healthy weight calculator and tracker iPhone app lets you calculate BMI for anyone over two years old.