Entries by BBC News - Health

Million pound appeal for 20-month-old Hallie who has leukaemia

Hallie, from Coventry, needs treatment which her family say cannot be provided by the NHS.

NHS whistleblowers need more protection, expert warns

NHS whistleblowers are being victimised, risking another big hospital scandal, an expert tells the BBC.

Family to tell first penicillin patient’s story at conference

PC Albert Alexander received the newly-discovered antibiotic after being injured in 1941.

Testing begins in Orkney for breast cancer gene variant

Islanders on Westray were told of a genetic variant linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.

NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard says strike disruption will get worse

Amanda Pritchard told the BBC that July's strikes could be the worst yet for patients.

‘Patients paying the price’ for strikes – NHS chief executive

Amanda Pritchard says patients are facing disruption for "both sides" failing to find agreement in a dispute over pay in the health service.

Cancer: Mum writes book to help child cope with her diagnosis

When Hollie was diagnosed with the big C, she feared her bond with Sydney would be lost forever.

NHS England head urges football clubs to consider gambling ad impact

Clubs should think carefully before accepting sponsorship from gambling firms, says NHS England head.

Will the plan to tackle NHS staffing shortages work?

Hugh Pym looks at whether the PM's workforce plan is the right way to fix problems in the health service.

Sunak’s 15-year plan to ‘transform’ NHS workforce

The prime minister says the UK must "act now, for the long term" to protect the NHS.