The 1945 government was probably the most visionary government we have ever had and were determined that things would improve for everybody. In 1948 the NHS came into being and thank goodness we have it at this awful time. It is the jewel in the crown of this country that unites us all. So keep making sure our rulers don’t allow it to me neglected. Quiz questions follow a medical theme today.

More House Martins today and I also heard the explosive burst of song of a Cetti’s Warbler.

Yesterday’s answers to Books aimed at young people. I used to love reading books like Stig to my class as a young teacher and I loved the way Ted Hughes introduced the Iron Man’s adversary!

a) The Hungry Caterpillar ate 5 oranges on Friday  b) Axel Scheffler illustrated the Gruffalo    c) Barney was Stig’s friend   d) Joey was War Horse and the Albert who was his friend    e) The Space-Bat-Angel- dragon fought the Iron Man.

Medical Questions

a) What ancient Greek is known as the father of medicine?        b) Which vitamin is known to prevent night blindness?     c) What’s the itchy skin tinea pedis better known as?    d) Which is the largest bone in the human body?   e) Who was the Health Secretary who introduced the NHS ?