British welfare system

Legal analysis: The British welfare system mainly includes the National Health Service (NHS), unemployment benefits, child benefits, maternity benefits, housing subsidies, disability benefits, etc. The UK provides comprehensive medical services, and the government emphasizes widespread and equal access to medical services. The government mainly funds national medical services through taxation, and the vast majority of services are free.

Legal basis: "Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 2 The state establishes basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, etc. The social insurance system guarantees citizens’ rights to obtain material assistance from the state and society in accordance with the law in the event of old age, illness, work-related injury, unemployment, childbirth, etc.

Article 3 The social insurance system adheres to the principles of wide coverage, basic protection, multi-level and sustainability, and the level of social insurance should be consistent with the level of economic and social development.