Entries by BBC News

Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checks

Millions of people do not realise they have dangerously high blood pressure that needs treating, says NHS England.

Cancer patients at risk, says NHS complaints chief

A health system "at breaking point" is causing delays in diagnosis and treatment, says ombudsman.

Fertility clinic licence suspended over concerns

Regulators have ordered the centre to halt any new procedures while an investigation continues.

Patients facing uphill struggle to see GPs – report

Analysis identifies areas with the fewest doctors in England, as the drive to boost numbers falls short.

Coroners’ death reports reveal NHS warnings rise

A BBC investigation finds 109 warning letters last year highlighted NHS waits or resource pressures.

Whooping cough warning for England, as cases rise

There have been more than 500 cases of the risky infection since the start of the year, officials warn.

Postcode check: How’s the NHS coping in your area?

As the NHS enters 2024 and a difficult winter period, find out what's happening in your area.

Alabama enacts fast-tracked law to protect IVF

Its passage comes barely two weeks after a state ruling that frozen embryos are children sparked a political firestorm.

Health staff start court fight over long Covid

They say they are disabled after catching Covid at work, with no protection from employers.

How will the new vaping tax work?

Single-use disposable vapes will be banned, and a new vaping duty will be introduced to protect health.