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Updated 2026-06-12 13:16
UK heatwave: Heat-health alert upgraded to amber as temperatures to hit 32C
Temperatures could hit as high as 32C by midweek, with the England alert in force until Sunday.
NHS ombudsman calls for Martha's rule to give power to patients
Rob Behrens says he was moved by the plea of Merope Mills, who shared the story of her daughter's death.
MS: Mum hopes groundbreaking trial helps her multiple sclerosis
Lisa Haines uses a scooter and walking stick to get about and hopes a multiple sclerosis pilot helps.
Sewage: Mum says daughter got E. coli after swimming in polluted sea
Jayne Etherington said her daughter Caitlin fell ill after swimming in the sea off the Welsh coast.
Losing my son to suicide felt like my heart was ripped out
Louise Russell is campaigning for more help and awareness after the death of her son Ciaran.
Hundreds of UK women can now take legal action over Essure device
They say the sterilisation device left them in pain - but the manufacturer defends its safety.
Lucy Letby: Senior judge appointed to lead inquiry
Lady Justice Thirlwall will lead a probe into how the neonatal nurse was able to murder seven babies.
Martha's rule: Government to explore bringing in change after tragic teen death
Ministers will try to make it easier for people to get second medical opinion after teenager's death.
Praying Margate doctor overstepped the boundaries, tribunal hears
Dr Richard Scott was previously given a formal warning in 2012 after "pushing" his religious views.
Teenage vaping: ‘I’ll have puffs as I’m falling asleep’
Seventeen-year-old Leia is one of a growing number of teenage vapers - but she's trying hard to quit.
Dr Michael Watt: 2018 assessment found he was not fit to practise
Neurologist Dr Michael Watt was at the centre of of Northern Ireland's biggest ever patient recall.
NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab
Some UK patients could be prescribed the popular shot by specialist NHS weight management services.
Martha's rule: Call for right to second opinion after tragic teen death
Martha Mills died just over two years ago after failures by doctors to spot and treat her condition.
Infant leukaemia: Ipswich mother tells of her baby death heartbreak
A mother-of-two from Suffolk says she hopes new research will spare other parents from devastation.
Botox providers in England facing stricter rules
Anyone carrying out cosmetic injections must be trained to do so under strict new proposals.
Stroke survivor: 'A wheelchair will give me freedom'
A family are fundraising for their father after a stroke left him needing cranial surgery.
Lauren Bridges: Out-of-area patient died in 'cry for help', inquest jury finds
Lauren Bridges, 20, died after being moved to a mental health hospital 250 miles from her home.
Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters
The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?
Critically ill UK teen in legal fight with NHS
The 19-year-old wants to seek an experimental treatment abroad, but doctors say she needs end-of-life care.
Cervical cancer: 'I avoided my smear test - don't avoid yours'
Wendy Clarke is encouraging women to get tested after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.
Junior doctors and consultants to strike together in England
Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided.
Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots - study
A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.
Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland
The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.
NHS failed to act on brain surgeon who harmed patients
Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.
Scotland should pilot drug consumption rooms, say MPs
The Home Office has so far blocked the facilities where people can inject drugs under supervision.
Coventry NHS boss to keep job despite complaints being upheld
NHS England says it continues to give Coventry and Warwickshire ICB chair Danielle Oum "its full support".
Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients
The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.
Couple thank student midwife who gave birth to their daughter
Surrogate Jennifer Halliday gave birth to baby Connie in Paisley two weeks ago.
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn
Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.
Lucy Letby: Inquiry given powers to compel witnesses to give evidence
The inquiry is being upgraded to statutory by the health secretary after criticism from her victims' families.
Covid and flu winter jabs to be brought forward in England
Vaccines for the most vulnerable will start being given in September instead of October in England.
Lucy Letby: NHS England 'persuaded' trust boss to take new job
The trust's ex-chief executive said he was asked to run a hospital trust despite Letby's murder probe.
Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes
NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher.
Alcohol deaths rise to highest level in 14 years
The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022.
Cirrhosis of the liver: Megan McGillin diagnosed at the age of 10
Medical student Megan McGillin was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver 11 years ago.
Free blood-pressure checks in barber shops
The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring.
Live worm found in Australian woman's brain in world first
The parasite - usually found in pythons - could have been there for two months, scientists say.
Call for more equal access to public defibrillators
People in the poorest parts of England and Scotland live further away from a life-saving device.
'I wrote a play about my mental health struggles'
Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community.
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report 'watered down to spare bosses'
Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism.
Anthony Fauci on the recent spike in Covid cases
Anthony Fauci tells the BBC's Katty Kay that 96% of the US population has a degree of immunity.
Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid
Relatives of residents who died with the virus are claiming damages for loss of life and distress caused.
Multiple failures in Scotland's audiology services, report finds
A Scotland-wide review has made more than 50 recommendations to improve services.
University of Sheffield researching new drugs for breast cancer
The trial will use different combinations of drug to treat breast cancers that have spread to bones.
Woman fears she may have to cancel wedding again after NHS wait
Lynn Mosley is struggling to see a specialist after cancelling her wedding due to poor health.
Sepsis: Perforated bowel Barry mum told to drink tea
The health board that treated Farrah Moseley-Brown admits failings in her care.
Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease
Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers.
Could menstrual blood tests help women's healthcare?
Menstrual blood tests could be used as a means of monitoring cardiovascular conditions or diabetes.
NHS Wales: Doctor pay rise reliant on service cuts, says Morgan
The BMA has rejected a 5% pay offer and is balloting members on taking industrial action.
Married Olney couple's tumours diagnosed a year apart
The husband and wife are calling for more investment into brain tumours research.
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