Entries by BBC News - Health

GPs and NHS in Wales face collapse, union says

GPs say they're seeing more patients with inadequate resources and unsustainable workloads.

No plan could have prepared Scotland for Covid – Jeane Freeman

The former health secretary has told the UK Covid inquiry Scotland came close to running out of PPE.

Bird flu defence discovered in our bodies

Scientists want to be able to predict which bird flus are able to make the jump into people.

Donaghadee pensioner’s anger at having to travel for knee surgery

Christine Wallace says she was left with no other option than to spend her savings on surgery.

Investigation into mental-health inpatient care in England

The government said deaths in hospital and young people's care would be examined, among other issues.

BT investigated over major 999 call disruption

Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust lost track of patient deaths – review

A mental health trust did not record a cause of death in many cases, a review finds.

Report finds West Midlands ambulance whistle-blowers stifled

An NHS England report also finds failings in financial governance of West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Parkinson’s diagnosis motivates musician to record with heroes

Samuel Smith thought his diagnosis might stop him playing, but he went on to record with his heroes.

Senior doctors back strike action in England

A 48-hour walkout by consultants will follow five-day strike by junior doctors in England.