Entries by BBC News - Health

Private companies take over Newcastle sexual health service /in /by

From October the city's sexual health service will be run by two private companies.

Shropshire patient left to change in hospital corridor ‘felt exposed’ /in /by

A hospital trust says it aims to maintain patients' dignity amid operational pressures.

Serving-size labelling leaves many confused- Which? survey /in /by

People find it hard to judge portion sizes for food such as chocolate, cheese and crisps, the poll suggests.

Allergy emergencies double in recent years in England /in /by

Dangerous allergic reactions led to more than 25,000 hospital stays in the year up to March 2023.

Last orders for takeaway pub pints as Covid rules expire /in /by

Relaxed licensing rules brought in during Covid in England and Wakes will soon come to an end.

Extra hospital beds made available for winter – NHS England /in /by

There will be 5,000 more beds and better planning, but fears remain about staffing and funding.

Herpes deaths: Why did our daughters die after Caesareans? /in /by

Two mothers were bereaved in extraordinary circumstances - and vowed to keep fighting for the truth.

Cyber attack hits two ambulance services in England /in /by

NHS England is working to reconnect the systems of the South Central and South Western trusts.

Junior doctors to strike for four days in August /in /by

The walkout in England, beginning at 07:00 on 11 August, is the fifth round of strikes this year.

Police in England to attend fewer mental health calls /in /by

The government says the new policy could save a million hours of police time every year.