65 years since NHS began
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the National Health Service - the first system of its kind in the world.
Cameron: NHS a 'wonderful institution'
David Cameron said the NHS is a "wonderful institution" as the health service celebrated its 65th birthday.
The Prime Minister conceded there are "pressures and problems" but insisted "there is a lot to celebrate" about the NHS.
On a visit to Evelina Children's Hospital in central London, where his son Ivan received much of his treatment, Mr Cameron said: "Let's shine a light on the problem areas and, yes, let's always be on the side of the patient.
"But there is a lot to celebrate about this wonderful institution, as I know from my own family history. My son was treated right here in this fabulous hospital for much of his life."
Ivan Cameron, who suffered from cerebral palsy and epilepsy, died in 2009 when he was six years old.
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