NHS 75 | ITV News Central's special programme for the Midlands

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Catch up on our special programme to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS Credit: ITV News Central

In 1948, the NHS was born as the country tried to rebuild after the Second World War.

The idea was simple, to provide free healthcare to everyone from the cradle to the grave.

Innovation flourished in the health service, and many of the advances were pioneered in our region.

To mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS, ITV News Central presented a special programme live from the construction site of the new Midlands Metropolitan Hospital in Smethwick near Birmingham.

Catch up on our special programme for the West Midlands here:

Catch up on our special programme for the East Midlands here: