Entries by BBC News - Health

Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists

The health secretary says Scottish and Welsh patients could be treated in England to cut waiting times.

How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.

We can’t take any more, says NHS as doctors strike

Junior doctors' four-day walkout is under way in England as the dispute over pay continues.

What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed ‘Eris’

The World Health Organisation declared the variant of interest, with cases reported in 51 countries.

Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors.

Endometriosis: ‘I am a voice for Asian women with the condition’

Shella Iqbal says there is a taboo around the disease within Asian communities.

Splitting York autistic twins may have unwanted outcome – charity

Reuben and Jasper, who are both autistic, have been given places at two different schools.

Dating with cancer: ‘It was the first thing people noticed’

Three young women say it can be difficult using dating apps after having life-changing cancer treatment.

Why talk of a UK doctor exodus is premature

An analysis by the BBC shows the number leaving NHS has been pretty consistent for a decade.

Roe v Wade: ‘Could abortion bans put my IVF at risk?’

Women in the US are worried that changes to abortion laws could affect their fertility treatment.