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
    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
    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
    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
    The George Cross, which was presented to the NHS. Getty
  • Guests are seated at the NHS anniversary ceremony at Westminster Abbey. AFP
    Guests are seated at the NHS anniversary ceremony at Westminster Abbey. AFP
  • Community members enjoy tea and cakes at Northallerton Town Hall. Getty
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf meets a patient at the NHS Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. Getty