Entries by BBC News

More young people out of work due to health, study says

A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health.

Physician associate law may confuse patients – BMA

Plans for the doctors' regulator to license less-qualified health workers are under attack.

Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay

NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout.

Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy

Under the law backed by MPs, possession will be legal, but strict rules mean it will be complicated.

Health workers still waiting for promised payments

Social enterprises say hardworking front-line staff have not received one-off payments agreed last May.

ITV to make drama about contaminated blood scandal

The series follows after the success of Mr Bates Vs the Post Office, which drew in over 10m viewers.

ADHD medication system needs overhaul – author

The author says the shortage of medication is a source of worry and shows the system is "broken".

First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS

The daily pill, ritlecitinib or Litfulo, helps fight inflammation that can lead to hair loss.

Regulator sorry for past disciplining of gay doctors

The General Medical Council is "truly sorry' for past prejudices that ended some gay doctors' careers.

Respect the menopause or face being sued, firms told

Symptoms can be considered a disability and firms must make adjustments, the equalities watchdog says.