A forum celebrated the NHS' 70th birthday with Jazz, singing and a cake.

The celebrations organised by the Enfield Over 50's Forum took place at the Dugdale Centre in London Road, Enfield on July 5.

Monty Meth, forum president, said: “I am lucky enough to be able to go back 70 years to remember the leaflet from the government announcing the arrival of this new NHS.

"It read: everyone rich or poor, man, woman or child can use it and any part of it.

"There are no charges and no insurance qualifications. It is not a charity. "You are all paying for it mainly as taxpayers, and it will relieve your money worries in time of illness."

John Wardell, the chief operating officer at NHS Enfield, said: "We are one of the UK’s largest employers, with 1.5 million people in more than 350 different roles, and they have played an integral part in the success of the NHS.

“But we are also asking that patients take a pledge to use our services wisely and make the best use of our resources.”