What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idea floated by last government leaves NHS disheartened (15)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NATIONAL (synonym="NATIONAL") + SERVICE (synonym="SERVICE") = NATIONALSERVICE The answer is NATIONALSERVICE.

Idea floated by last government leaves NHS disheartened (15)

Independent Cryptic #11956 | 8 Down | 2025-02-03 flower

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