Happy birthday NHS

To mark this special day, Councillor Alyson Barnes, Leader of the Council, said:

“The NHS is a superb institution and, at its best, is the best healthcare system in the world. I am very proud that healthcare is free at the point of use in this country. We should cherish it and fight for it. Of course, it faces major challenges and there will be a lot of debate on what needs to happen to make it fit for the future. But I think today gives us all a chance to say thank you to the wonderful doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who provide excellent care. So on behalf of Rossendale Council, I would like to say happy birthday to the NHS.”