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In England, health care may be (mostly) free, but somebody has to watch over it. The National Health Service (NHS) administers the country's health care and dental services, with funding and support from its Department of Health. The system is divided into ten regional strategic health authorities, and those are divided into trusts, which include about 30,000 doctors and 18,000 dentists, 1,600 hospitals, and 13 ambulance groups. The NHS provides care through gatekeeper physicians (sometimes referred to as "consultants") who direct patients to specialists and more complex treatment as needed. It also runs NHS Direct, a phone, online, and interactive TV service designed to manage the flow of patients to clinics.
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7th Fl., 207 Old St.
London EC1V 9PS, England
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Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | April | | Revenue (2008): | 54037.20 M | | Employees (2008): | 1,400,000 |
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Key People
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Chief Executive:
David Nicholson
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Director General Finance and Investment:
Richard Douglas
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Public Affairs Manager, NHS Direct:
Ann Grain
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