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 NHS healthcare system taxes United Kingdom National Health Service patients pay funding shortages free challenges medical care high-quality care comprehensive coverage range valued British health system hospital care long waiting times 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 .