Charity in National Health Service Hospitals in the UK, c. 1948-1970

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Join Us for the latest of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) seminar series!

This event is the latest in our seminar series, which brings together researchers, practitioners and community leaders to explore bold ideas for building more inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities.

We’re excited to host a thought-provoking session featuring Bernard Harris, Professor of Social Policy.

🗣 Talk Title: Charity in National Health Service Hospitals in the UK, c. 1948-1970

Professor Harris will be speaking about some recent reseach he has conducted:

Abstract

In 1946, Aneurin Bevan argued that it was ‘repugnant’ for hospitals to have to rely on the ‘caprice’ of private charity, and promised to ‘leave it behind – entirely’. However, charity continued to play an important role within Britain’s National Health Service. This paper draws on a range of published and unpublished sources to investigate the development of this role during the formative years of the NHS between 1948 and early-1970s. It uses a framework which has been developed to examine the role of charity in the more recent past to explore the different ways in which charity not only supplemented statutory services but also substituted for them, as well supporting innovation, research and advocacy. It concludes by examining the strengths and limitations of this framework and by exploring the wider significance of charitable activity for our understanding of both the NHS and the welfare state more generally.

🕒 Time: 12:30–13:30

The room will be open from 12:00 to 14:00 to allow for attendees who would like to bring their own lunch / tea and coffee and for informal networking before and after the seminar (12:00-12:30 and 13:30-14:00).

📍 Location: Level 8, StrathUnion, University of Strathclyde

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• Enter the Teaching and Learning building entrance where Richmond Street and North Portland Street meet (https://maps.app.goo.gl/BihCKkmhcVXv44f39).

• Walk directly forward and take the lift to Level 8.

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