Entries by BBC News - Health

Heating on prescription call for Wales’ medically vulnerable /in /by

Louise is still behind on her heating bills from last winter.

Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland /in /by

Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less.

Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby girl is dying, judge told /in /by

A doctor tells a High Court judge of the "terrible reality" facing seven-month-old Indi Gregory.

Cervical cancer: 17,500 women to have smear tests re-checked /in /by

It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008.

Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer /in /by

The Labour leaders says NHS staff in England will volunteer for longer hours to cut waiting lists.

ADHD medication: Supply issue leaves man without pills /in /by

Simon Hawkins says not knowing when he will get his tablets is stressful as shortages hit Wales.

Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told /in /by

The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first.

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people? /in /by

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low.

‘Long colds’ are a thing, like Long Covid say experts /in /by

Common 'long cold' symptoms people reported include a cough, stomach pain, and diarrhoea.

Concern over severe food allergy prescriptions /in /by

Only 60% of people needing hospital treatment for allergy reactions were prescribed EpiPens, data shows.