Entries by BBC News

GPs to start capping appointments in work-to-rule

British Medical Association members back action, saying shortfall in funding puts care at risk.

‘The only hospital bed was 248 miles from home’

More mental health patients are being sent far from home for inpatient care, NHS data shows.

‘Reckless slapping therapist cut mum’s life short’

Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died four days into a slapping therapy workshop in Wiltshire.

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.

Toddler ‘turned grey and passed out’ after drinking Slush Puppie

Arla Agnew's blood sugars plummeted after having the drink which is unsuitable for children under four.

Parents of woman who died win appeal in NHS battle

Sudiksha Thirumalesh, 19, died during a legal battle over NHS plans to give her palliative care.

Slimming jabs: ‘I thought my body was shutting down’

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

Slimming jabs: ‘I thought my body was shutting down’

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

Discharge delays see thousands stuck in hospitals

One person had to wait more than 18 months to be discharged from hospital.