Entries by BBC News - Health

Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received ‘unexpected’ death threats /in /by

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears.

Kent GPs facing imminent crisis, says survey /in /by

A survey of dozens of staff says an increase in funding and a reduction of paperwork is needed.

Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’ /in /by

Studies suggest women are more affected by the issue than men.

Can writing a diary protect your mental health? /in /by

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?

Covid inquiry: First lockdown imposed a bit too late – Whitty /in /by

But England's chief medical officer tells Covid inquiry government had no good options at the time.

Concern over delay to abortion clinic buffer zones /in /by

Campaigners accuse ministers of kicking plans to prevent protests outside clinics into the long grass.

Watch for measles, UK doctors told, as vaccine rate dips /in /by

Vaccination is at a 10-year low, leaving some children unprotected and risking outbreaks, experts say.

Concern after unqualified medics given senior Birmingham hospital roles /in /by

Physician associates have been used in responsible positions at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Brazilian butt-lift surgery death prompts Turkey-UK meeting /in /by

A minister responds to a coroner over the death of Melissa Kerr, who died during surgery in Turkey.

NHS interpreting service problems contributed to patient deaths /in /by

The BBC finds interpreting issues were a factor in 80 babies dying or being injured between 2018-2022.