Entries by BBC News - Health

Pay rise announced as junior doctors strike in England /in /by

NHS doctors will get pay rise of 6%, says government, as junior medics in England stage longest strike yet.

Covid inquiry: Tick-box meetings with government during pandemic, says O’Neill /in /by

Former deputy first minister Michelle O'Neill was giving evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry.

Call for clarity over NHS role after misdiagnosis death /in /by

Emily Chesterton, who saw a physician associate twice before she died, did not know they were not a GP.

North East Ambulance Service apologises to families /in /by

An independent review has been published into claims the NEAS covered up patient failings.

Concerns over focus on skin colour in newborn checks /in /by

A report questions the language used for some checks, including assessing whether the baby is "pink all over".

Shingles vaccine extended to vulnerable over-50s /in /by

From September, nearly a million more people in England can be protected against the painful virus.

Former surgeon wants NHS MeToo movement for sexual harassment /in /by

Former Ipswich surgeon Liz O'Riordan reveals her experience of sexual harassment during training.

Olympic champion Semenya wins court appeal over testosterone rules /in /by

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya.

Tom Holland says he felt ‘enslaved’ to alcohol /in /by

The film star says he is "healthier and fitter" since deciding to quit drinking at the start of 2023.

Covid inquiry: Former first minister says UK should have made NI decisions /in /by

Former first minister tells Covid inquiry UK government should have stepped in between 2017 and 2020.