What does the cryptic crossword clue "Service perhaps not available after broadcast decried NHS (7,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NA (synonym="not available") + DECRIED (synonym="DECRIED") + NHS (synonym="NHS") = DRESDENCHINA The answer is DRESDENCHINA.

Service perhaps not available after broadcast decried NHS (7,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29317 | 1 Across | 2024-02-28 flower

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