30 November 1712
Departure into Exile
Leaves England for the Continent after waiting for favourable conditions to cross the Channel.
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Leaves England for the Continent after waiting for favourable conditions to cross the Channel.
Suffers a serious stroke that sharply reduces his political activity and leaves his health permanently impaired.
Executes his final will several months before his death.
Brunel surveys the proposed Great Western Railway route on horseback and negotiates with landowners.
Brunel completes an intensive survey of the proposed London-to-Bristol railway and presents a route engineered for speed and gentle gradients.
Brunel adopts a broad railway gauge of seven feet and one quarter inch for the Great Western Railway.
Brunel's broad gauge determines the generous track widths and spans required for many early Great Western bridges.
Construction of the London-to-Bristol main line proceeds through multiple major contracts under Brunel's overall engineering direction.
The completed London-to-Bristol main line extends roughly 116 miles and embodies Brunel's integrated railway design.
Brunel assists the Royal Navy in fitting HMS Rattler with screw propulsion and suitable engines.
During Tony Blair's government, nHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: NHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.
This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: NHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.
During Tony Blair's government, the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is launched for people aged 60 to 69.
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is launched for people aged 60 to 69.
This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is launched for people aged 60 to 69.
Brown coordinates government assistance during severe flooding across parts of England.
Burnham's department launches free swimming for eligible young and older residents.
During Theresa May's government, mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
This NHS development occurs while Theresa May serves as Prime Minister: Mechanical thrombectomy begins rolling out for stroke patients in England.
During Theresa May's government, nHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: NHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.
This NHS development occurs while Theresa May serves as Prime Minister: NHS England announces a large implementation trial of PrEP to prevent HIV infection.
During Theresa May's government, nHS England announces access to CAR-T therapy for children in England.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: NHS England announces access to CAR-T therapy for children in England.
This NHS development occurs while Theresa May serves as Prime Minister: NHS England announces access to CAR-T therapy for children in England.
During Boris Johnson's government, the NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.
This NHS development occurs while Boris Johnson serves as Prime Minister: The NHS begins the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with Margaret Keenan receiving the Pfizer vaccine after clinical approval.
During Boris Johnson's government, the NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
This NHS development occurs while Boris Johnson serves as Prime Minister: The NHS launches a call for volunteers to become NHS Volunteer Responders.
Starmer announces that more than two million additional NHS appointments were delivered early.
The Government reports that the elective waiting list has fallen by 193,000.
Free breakfast clubs begin operating in hundreds of primary schools across England.
Resident doctors begin five days of industrial action after renewed disagreement over pay.
Resident doctors begin another five-day strike across NHS organisations in England.
Government data shows the waiting list more than 206,000 lower than in July 2024.
The Government begins the first national rollout phase of free primary-school breakfast clubs.
Resident doctors begin a further five-day period of industrial action.
Provenance
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