Who pays for health insurance in the united kingdom?

The National Health Service (NHS) is responsible for providing universal, publicly funded healthcare for British citizens and legal residents in the United Kingdom. The NHS is mainly funded through general taxation, with additional funding from National Insurance contributions paid by employees, the self-employed, and employers. It provides comprehensive medical care including doctor visits, hospital treatment, emergency care, preventive services, and long-term care, without users being billed directly for services received. Additionally, private health insurance can be purchased to cover costs not covered by the NHS or to access certain services more quickly or conveniently.