Tag Archive for: BBC News

Student’s ‘freshers’ flu’ turned out to be meningitis/in /by
A student who ignored the symptoms of meningitis urges others to be aware of the signs.
Patient’s water drinking death was preventable/in /by
The 18-year-old man died in a Scottish hospital after drinking an excessive amount of water.
Strikes by NHS doctors leaving ‘patients in limbo’/in /by
Patients affected by walk-outs by striking NHS staff say they have been "left in limbo".
Raac: Withybush Hospital partially shut for most of 2024/in /by
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/in /by
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/in /by
Unused medication costs Northern Ireland an estimated £18m annually, the Department of Health says.
Proposal to raise minimum alcohol price to 65p in Scotland/in /by
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/in /by
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/in /by
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/in /by
Nicky Newman, who inspired with her brave outlook despite having stage four breast cancer, has died.