Entries by BBC News - Health

Most NHS maternity units not safe enough, says regulator /in /by

The NHS watchdog says the findings are the worst in England since focused inspections began in 2018.

My pre-death grief over husband’s dementia /in /by

Marion Ritchie says she was grieving for the future that was gone when her husband was diagnosed.

Medical cannabis: Parents ‘denied it turn to illegal means for children’ /in /by

Hannah Deacon suggests hundreds of parents who cannot get it medically turn to illegal methods.

The online black market cashing in on weight loss injection hype /in /by

Doctors warn drugs from unregulated sources could contain potentially toxic ingredients.

NHS England promises to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 /in /by

Jabs are to be offered in libraries and sports venues to improve access, the boss of NHS England will say.

Give toddlers chickenpox jab, advisers tell NHS /in /by

All UK children should be protected against the virus at 12 and 18 months of age, advisers tell NHS.

NHS struggling to open extra winter beds and fill staffing gaps /in /by

Hospitals in England warn a lack of funds means they must scale back on extra beds and recruitment.

Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby dies after life support turned off /in /by

Her dad, Dean Gregory, says eight-month-old Indi Gregory died at 01:45 GMT on Monday.

Overseas doctors will remain ‘crucial’ despite recruitment drive – regulator /in /by

The General Medical Council says efforts to recruit more UK doctors will take years to take effect.

Indi Gregory: Life-support withdrawn from critically ill baby /in /by

Christian Concern says eight-month-old Indi Gregory has been moved to a hospice.