Entries by BBC News - Health

Gambling levy could raise £100m for NHS treatment /in /by

The UK government is proposing gambling companies contribute 1% a year of what they make.

Eczema: Sister creates device to ease brother’s condition /in /by

Lauren Hill has made a gadget that safely scratches skin and stops itchy sensations.

Nottingham mother struggling to get ADHD medication /in /by

Kimberley Grant says her daughter's education is put at risk if she does not have her medication.

Sir Patrick Vallance says release of full diary entries would breach human rights /in /by

Ex-chief scientist says only extracts of his evening notes should be released to the Covid inquiry.

North East Ambulance Service patient declared dead woke up in hospital /in /by

The North East Ambulance Service apologises to the patient's family and begins an investigation.

NHS psych ward period provision criticised by patients /in /by

Patients say getting access to pads and tampons on mental health wards can be a struggle.

Care home boss shocked at speed of Covid variant /in /by

Kay Emsley says she was taken by surprise at how quickly residents at Shipdham Manor fell ill.

NHS Wales: Thousands of hours missing from A&E figures – doctors /in /by

The missing figures suggest Wales now has worse A&E waiting times than England.

The ‘gay tax’ facing same-sex couples starting a family /in /by

Couples are still paying thousands before they can access NHS fertility treatment, the BBC finds.

Indi Gregory: Judge rules baby’s life-support treatment can end /in /by

A judge says doctors can withdraw life support from seven-month-old Indi Gregory.