History of the National Health Service He established the State Medical Service Association which held its first meeting in 1912 and continued to exist until it was replaced by the Socialist Medical Association in 1930. Before the National Health Service was created in 1948, patients were generally required to pay for their health care. Free treatment was sometimes available from Voluntary Hospitals. Some local authorities operated hospitals for local ratepayers (under a system originating with the Poor Law). The London County Council (LCC) on 1 April 1930 took over from the abolished Metropolitan Asylums Board responsibility for 140 hospitals, medical schools and other medical institutions. The
Great Britain national American football team in Mexico, which resulted in the resignation of head coach, Wayne Hill. The Great Britain U-19 American Football team represent the nation in international competition of youth American Football. The Great Britain Women's Team were founded in 2012 and represent the nation in Women's American football. In the 2015 European Championships, the team finished as runners-up, losing to Finland 50-12, their first ever defeat, in the final. BAFA also runs three flag football teams for men, women and under-19s. Great Britain national American football team The Great Britain national American football team, known as the GB Lions represents the UK