Entries by BBC News - Health

Surge in ill health will have major impact on NHS

The number living with serious health conditions will rise nine times faster than those of healthy working age.

Seven cases of measles linked to Stoke-on-Trent school and nursery

None of those affected had received the MMR vaccination, the UK Health Security Agency says.

NHS trust to review all suicides since 2017

The trust was accused of changing Charles Ndhlovu's records after he took his own life.

Radiographers begin 48-hour strike in England

Staff at 37 NHS trusts in England will walk out over pay, from 08:00 on Tuesday.

Infected blood scandal: Bereaved relatives in government compensation plea

Relatives are calling for wider compensation for those caught up in the infected blood scandal.

Baby loss in pregnancy: Pledge to store remains in dignified way

A government commitment comes after reports of women being advised to store remains in the fridge.

Bedfordshire man who ignored home cancer test gets bowel cancer

Stephen Sweetlove says he was reluctant to seek help because did not want to "burden the NHS".

Covid Inquiry: What have we learnt so far?

The first phase of the Covid Inquiry has come to an end. What have we learnt over the past six weeks?

Thousands of first time mums in pre-eclampsia study

Doctors in Cambridge hope to understand more about pre-eclampsia and other placental complications.

Covid Inquiry: Bereaved families received targeted abuse

Families from the four nations shared their stories with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.