Britain marks 75th anniversary of the NHS - in pictures
May Parsons, the nurse who administered the world's first Covid-19 vaccine, carrying the George Cross which the late Queen Elizabeth II awarded to the NHS, at Westminster Abbey, London, on July 5. PA
A ukulele band play at an NHS 75 Big Tea anniversary event at Northallerton Town Hall, North Yorkshire. Getty
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrives to attend the NHS anniversary ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Getty
The George Cross, which was presented to the NHS. Getty
Guests are seated at the NHS anniversary ceremony at Westminster Abbey. AFP
Community members enjoy tea and cakes at Northallerton Town Hall. Getty
Mr Sunak visits the Evelina children's ward at St Thomas' Hospital in London. Getty
A 1948 Daimler ambulance on show outside the London Ambulance Service headquarters. PA
King Charles III and Queen Camilla cut a commemorative cake on a visit to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Getty
Staff and patients wait to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Reuters
Queen Camilla meets patients and staff at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. AFP
The Prince and Princess of Wales attend a NHS Big Tea party at St Thomas' Hospital in London. PA
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf meets a patient at the NHS Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. Getty
