In this fast-paced, fast-cutting film scored by a high-tempo track, we tell the story of the NHS (National Health Service) from its inception in 1948 right through to the modern day and beyond. Cutting between historical shots and present-day footage, we give the viewer an insight into the inner workings of this extraordinary institution, and the scope of pioneering & critical work the NHS carries out across hundreds of different roles every day - and has done for over seventy years. The film is an honest portrayal of life in the NHS: the every-day struggles and successes, brought to life with real NHS workers across a multi-disciplinary team. Throughout, the film is narrated in verse to relate in emotional terms everything the NHS is.

The film is hosted on YouTube and there is no intention for it to be taken down in the foreseeable future.

The UK’s ‘National Health Service’ (NHS) is the largest healthcare system in the world that is free at the point of use. It employs over 1.3million people, putting it in the top five of the world’s largest workforces, alongside the US Department of Defence, McDonalds, Walmart and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.

Nurses are the backbone of the service and, with doctors, make up the majority of the workforce.

We are the early start

We are the beating heart

Born to answer a call

We are healthcare, for all

For the people, for the nation

No matter your means, no matter your station

An institution

Built on a constitution

Our existence your welfare

Respect, humanity, compassion, care

In 72 years, we’ve come a long way

And there’s still much to do so we’re here to stay

We are sons, daughters, husbands, wives

Healing, supporting, saving lives

Someone you wished you’d never met

Who becomes your best bet

We’re a thank you letter

For making a 4-year old better

We’re reward on every ward

Gratitude…that tells us we’re valued

We’re heroes

Who sometimes feel like zeros

We are literally blood, sweat and tears

That hasn’t changed through the years

But we’re not angels with wings

We’re just ordinary people doing extraordinary things

We are emergency admissions, difficult decisions, Clinician, precision, incision

We’re Podiatrist, Therapist, Orthotist, Prosthetist

Pharmacist, Oncologist, Psychologist, Pathologist

We’re technological advances

For far greater chances

Fascination, exploration, innovation

Inspiration, imagination, transformation

And…worldwide admiration

We’re pioneers

We’re over 350 rewarding careers

We’re your peers

Doing something of significance

That makes a real difference

Asking you to reach inside the depths of you

To find the truth of what you can do

Because we are you at your very best

We are the NHS