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Bowel screening benefits clear, says Attlee's granddaughter

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Belinda stood next to a stone for Clement Attlee.

My name is Belinda Johnston and I had the privilege and honour of attending a service to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS at Westminster Abbey. This had a special resonance for me as my grandfather, Clement Attlee, was instrumental as prime minister in getting the health service set up.