Department of Health and Social Security
Crossman becomes the first Secretary of State for Social Services as health and social-security functions are combined within the new Department of Health and Social Security.
Role range: 1968-1970
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Richard Crossman Biography and Timeline
Follow Richard Crossman through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Richard Crossman, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1968–1970Years on this page
1968
Medical Education Hospital Designation
Regional hospitals are increasingly designated for medical education, broadening clinical teaching beyond the traditional teaching-hospital system.
Role range: 1968-1970
1969
Ely Hospital Inquiry Response
Crossman's department responds to the Ely Hospital inquiry, which exposed serious failings in care and strengthened demands for independent inspection of long-stay institutions.
Role range: 1968-1970
Hospital Advisory Service
The Hospital Advisory Service is created to inspect and advise hospitals caring for older people and patients with mental illness or learning disabilities.
Role range: 1968-1970
1970
Second NHS Reorganisation Green Paper
A second Green Paper develops proposals for reorganising the NHS around more unified authorities, continuing the drive to overcome the service's tripartite structure.
Role range: 1968-1970
Records, sources and methodology
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