Compléter Fill in the Blanks: British Health SystemVersion en ligne Test your knowledge about the British health system with this fun Fill in the Blanks game! par Emoke Gyergyak 1 British health system range hospital care free challenges pay long waiting times NHS medical care United Kingdom funding shortages National Health Service high-quality care comprehensive coverage valued healthcare system patients taxes The , also known as the ( ) , is a publicly funded that provides to all residents of the . It is funded through and is - do not have to for most healthcare services . The NHS provides a wide of services , including primary care , , and specialized treatments . It is known for its and . However , the system has faced in recent years , such as and . Despite these challenges , the NHS remains a basic part of the British healthcare system and is highly by the population .