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NHS UK: What have YOU cost the NHS? Find out how much HERE


The National Health Service (NHS) was established in 1948 as one of the major social reforms following World War 2. Every UK taxpayer pays for the free NHS which enables every citizen of the UK to have access to free healthcare. But just how much have you have contributed and cost the NHS in your lifetime?

The Conservative Party have won the UK general election securing a majority of 80 seats in the House of Commons.

Boris Johnson’s party secured 365 seats, compared to a dismal result for the Labour Party with just 203 seats.

Now, the Tories will put into effect their agenda for the NHS.

In a speech delivered by the Prime Minister outside Downing Street today, he identified the NHS as a clear priority for the government.

READ MORE: Conservatives NHS plan: What happens now for the NHS?

According to the calculator, common services such as GP appointments and prescriptions cost £45 and £41.35 respectively.

By comparison calling 999 can add £64.59 to the bill.

A missed outpatient appoint costs the NHS £216, whereas, an overnight hospital stay costs £400.

The cost of giving birth can vary quite drastically, with a caesarean section costing almost £1,800 more than a natural birth.

Broken bones can also prove to be rather costly at £500 for a broken arm and £1,100 for a broken leg.

However, these costs are relatively minor compared to knee and hip replacement surgeries.

According to the tool, the NHS undertakes more than 62,000 hip replacement surgeiries each year costing £8,925 each time.

By comparison, knee replacement surgery costs the NHS £6,500.

How much do you attribute to the NHS?

Last year, the UK’s median earnings went up by 3.5 percent, meaning that the average person took home about £569 per week.

In total, this means the average UK worker makes around £29,588 a year.

At that average salary, the UK taxpayer contributes approximately £1,197.18 per year to the NHS.

You can find out how much you spend on the NHS using this tool and inserting your annual salary in the Your Contributions box.



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