Entries by BBC News - Health

Junior doctors and consultants to strike together

Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided.

Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots – study

A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.

NHS failed to act on brain surgeon who harmed patients

Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.

Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland

The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.

Scotland should pilot drug consumption rooms, say MPs

The Home Office has so far blocked the facilities where people can inject drugs under supervision.

Coventry NHS boss to keep job despite complaints being upheld

NHS England says it continues to give Coventry and Warwickshire ICB chair Danielle Oum "its full support".

Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients

The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.

Couple thank student midwife who gave birth to their daughter

Surrogate Jennifer Halliday gave birth to baby Connie in Paisley two weeks ago.

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn

Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.

Lucy Letby: Inquiry given powers to compel witnesses to give evidence

The inquiry is being upgraded to statutory by the health secretary after criticism from her victims' families.