Entries by BBC News - Health

Covid inquiry: Lockdown should have been three weeks earlier – Hancock /in /by

The ex-health secretary also said a "toxic culture", driven by Dominic Cummings, hindered the Covid response.

Norovirus: Winter vomiting virus cases rising /in /by

Hundreds of people are now in hospital with norovirus, the latest NHS England figures show.

Covid: Cardiff man had death threats after losing family /in /by

Francis Goncalves lost his mum, dad and brother within the space of seven days in 2021.

PrEP: Preventative HIV drug highly effective, study says /in /by

The largest ever real-world study found PrEP to work extremely well as a preventative treatment.

Patient saw eight GPs before cancer spotted /in /by

Safety watchdog highlights case as it warns a lack of continuity of care in England puts people at risk.

Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids /in /by

Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown.

The Covid kids starting school unable to speak /in /by

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

Southmead Hospital tackling emergency waits as winter arrives /in /by

It is investing millions to get patients in and out quicker as colder weather arrives.

Finding happiness after the Clutha helicopter crash /in /by

A decade since disaster struck a busy Glasgow pub, survivor Michael Byrne speaks of the impact the tragedy had on him.

Family plea to ‘take action’ over ambulance delay deaths /in /by

Christopher Hart, 50, was found dead in his Suffolk home while waiting eight hours for an ambulance.