Gareth Millward Knihy

Focusing on the evolution of medical certification for work absence, this book explores the British state's inquiry into the nature of illness from 1948 to 2010. Gareth Millward examines the enduring presence of the sick note in both practical use and cultural perception, paralleling its survival with that of the welfare state. Through historical analysis, the narrative reveals the complexities surrounding sickness, work, and societal attitudes towards health.

Vaccinating Britain explores the complicated relationship between the British public and vaccination since the Second World War through British public health policy. It shows how the British public came to embrace vaccination but also made demands on the government to make vaccination more acceptable. -- .