Entries by BBC News - Health

Testing begins in Orkney for breast cancer gene variant /in /by

Islanders on Westray were told of a genetic variant linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.

NHS whistleblowers need more protection, expert warns /in /by

NHS whistleblowers are being victimised, risking another big hospital scandal, an expert tells the BBC.

‘Patients paying the price’ for strikes – NHS chief executive /in /by

Amanda Pritchard says patients are facing disruption for "both sides" failing to find agreement in a dispute over pay in the health service.

NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard says strike disruption will get worse /in /by

Amanda Pritchard told the BBC that patients were "paying the price" of failure to prevent strikes

Cancer: Mum writes book to help child cope with her diagnosis /in /by

When Hollie was diagnosed with the big C, she feared her bond with Sydney would be lost forever.

Football clubs urged to consider gambling ad impact /in /by

The head of NHS England said sponsorship deals send a message to children that "gambling is ok".

Laura Kuenssberg: Love it or hate it, the NHS is here to stay /in /by

That it's almost impossible to discuss alternatives to the NHS is a tribute to its longevity, says Laura Kuenssberg.

Will Rishi Sunak’s plan to tackle NHS staffing shortages work? /in /by

Hugh Pym looks at whether the PM's workforce plan is the right way to fix problems in the health service.

University Hospitals Birmingham: Improvements but ‘a mountain to climb’ /in /by

Prof Mike Bewick's report highlights new allegations of misogyny and sexual harassment.

Sunak’s 15-year plan to ‘transform’ NHS workforce /in /by

The prime minister says the UK must "act now, for the long term" to protect the NHS.