BBC Health News

Backlog of longest-wait patients slashed in England09 Aug 2022 02:56Thousands waiting more than two years for scans, checks and surgery have finally been treated.
Child deaths expose mental health unit pressures09 Aug 2022 03:01Chelsea Mooney was 17 when she died in a Camhs unit last year, following a self-harm incident.
US doctor issues warning of many undiagnosed polio cases09 Aug 2022 03:00The New York State medic says there could be hundreds, or even thousands, of infected people there.
Full extent of NHS dentistry shortage revealed by far-reaching BBC research08 Aug 2022 07:45Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children.
NHS demands cannot wait for new prime minister, says health secretary08 Aug 2022 03:37The health secretary says hospitals could face "very serious challenges" this autumn and winter.
Infected blood scandal victims in line to get £100,00007 Aug 2022 17:26The PM wants payments to be made to survivors "as soon as possible", says Downing Street.

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