Entries by BBC News

3D heart to let surgeons practise baby’s vital heart operation

A 3D model of a baby’s heart will help doctors prepare for open heart surgery.

Women in Northern Ireland welcome introduction of miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.

Women in Northern Ireland welcome introduction of miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

‘We will end up with an NHS without doctors’

Dr Melissa Ryan, who works at Lincoln County Hospital, is among the doctors striking over pay.

Strike reduces A&E unit to minor injuries service

Resident doctors across England are striking for six days as part of an ongoing pay dispute.

What does hot weather do to the body?

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Resident doctors ‘want pay we think we’re worth’

A West Midlands union committee co-chair says a narrative doctors are really well paid is not true.

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors’ strike begins

The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.