Entries by BBC News - Health

Raac: Withybush Hospital partially shut for most of 2024

Staff in some parts of the hospital have to work around metal props supporting the ceiling.

Where Ukraine’s army of amputees go to repair their lives

Orla Guerin visits a hospital and clinic in Ukraine, where 15,000 lost limbs in the first half of 2023.

About 165 tonnes of medicines wasted in NI every year

Unused medication costs Northern Ireland an estimated £18m annually, the Department of Health says.

Proposal to raise minimum alcohol price to 65p in Scotland

Scotland's drugs minister says the plan would strike a balance between public health and the impact on business.

Doctor paid £3,000 for shift as new strike begins

Concern mounts about costs of walkouts in England, as doctors charge premium rates to provide cover.

Nicky Newman: Celebrities pay tribute to inspirational cancer campaigner

Nicky Newman, who inspired with her brave outlook despite having stage four breast cancer, has died.

Nicky Newman: Celebrities pay tribute to inspirational cancer campaigner

Nicky Newman, who inspired with her brave outlook despite having stage four breast cancer, has died.

Nicky Newman: Celebrities pay tribute to inspirational cancer campaigner

Nicky Newman, who inspired with her brave outlook despite having stage four breast cancer, has died.

What to do if you have Covid: Symptoms, tests and can you go to work or school?

No Covid restrictions are in place across the UK, so how should you manage having it?

Double doctors’ strike – what you need to know

Consultants and junior doctors in England begin their first joint strike across the NHS in England.