Entries by BBC News - Health

Lauren Bridges: Out-of-area patient died in ‘cry for help’, inquest jury finds /in /by

Lauren Bridges, 20, died after being moved to a mental health hospital 250 miles from her home.

Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters /in /by

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?

Critically ill UK teen in legal fight with NHS /in /by

The 19-year-old wants to seek an experimental treatment abroad, but doctors say she needs end-of-life care.

Cervical cancer: ‘I avoided my smear test – don’t avoid yours’ /in /by

Wendy Clarke is encouraging women to get tested after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.

Junior doctors and consultants to strike together /in /by

Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided.

Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots – study /in /by

A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.

Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland /in /by

The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.

NHS failed to act on brain surgeon who harmed patients /in /by

Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.

Coventry NHS boss to keep job despite complaints being upheld /in /by

NHS England says it continues to give Coventry and Warwickshire ICB chair Danielle Oum "its full support".

Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients /in /by

The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.