Entries by BBC News - Health

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust paid PR firm £800k /in /by

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is criticised for payments to PR firm, the BBC reveals.

Anastrozole: Thousands to be offered drug to prevent breast cancer in England /in /by

Trials suggest anastrozole could reduce breast cancer cases by almost 50% in post-menopausal women.

Disabled arts scheme: Buying tickets ‘shouldn’t be a performance’ /in /by

A delayed pilot scheme will be up and running next year and should make booking tickets easier.

Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’ in Covid meeting /in /by

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry was told.

Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’ in Covid meeting /in /by

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry was told.

Parkinson’s implant restores man’s ability to walk /in /by

The special device stimulates nerves in Marc's spine, helping the 63-year-old walk again with confidence.

Fundraiser Graeme Souness joins ‘butterfly skin girl’ Isla on hospital trip /in /by

Isla Grist, who has a rare skin condition, meets fundraiser Graeme Souness after she travels to London for treatment.

Lee Anderson: Tory MP apologises to doctor over strike tweet /in /by

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson donates £1,870 to the BMA strike fund to compensate for any upset.

NHS pay: Health staff win Covid bonus after legal action threat /in /by

Thousands of health workers who were excluded from a bonus will now get the payment, ministers say.

Our Future Health: Most have high cholesterol, health project suggests /in /by

Largest UK medical research project will be used to change the way diseases are tackled.