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Lloyd George is delayed taking a patient to the doctor under his National Health
KDC400248 Lloyd George is delayed taking a patient to the doctor under his National Health Insurance Act, 1913 (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Insurance Act of 1911 came into effect in 1913; one of the most important provisions in this scheme of social welfare reform was improvement in giving greater access to a doctor for poorer patients, although there was opposition from the medical profession who feared loss of income; David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Chancellor of the Exchequer 1908-1915 for the Liberal Government; cartoon from Punch magazine, January 8.1913; ); English, out of copyright
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Delay Doctors Liberal Liberals Lloyd George Opposition Passenger Patient Policy Reform Sickness Social Reform Taxi Welfare Welfare State Alleviation Delays National Health Social Security
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Lloyd George is delayed taking a patient to the doctor under his National Health Insurance Act, 1913" captures a significant moment in history. Created by Leonard Raven-Hill and now part of a private collection, this artwork sheds light on the social welfare reforms introduced during the early 20th century. Depicting David Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer for the Liberal Government from 1908 to 1915, we witness him as both a passenger and driver in an old-fashioned taxi. The scene portrays Lloyd George's efforts to transport a patient to receive medical care under his groundbreaking National Insurance Act of 1911. The cartoon cleverly highlights the opposition faced by Lloyd George from some members of the medical profession who feared financial loss due to increased accessibility for poorer patients. It symbolizes their resistance through depicting delays encountered on this journey towards healthcare reform. With its intricate details and satirical undertones, this image encapsulates key themes such as sickness, poverty alleviation, liberal politics, and social security policies. It serves as a reminder of how far society has come in terms of providing equal access to healthcare services. As we gaze upon this historic print captured with skillful engraving techniques by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, it prompts us to reflect on our own progress towards building inclusive welfare states that prioritize public health above all else.
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