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'We will end up with an NHS without doctors'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:58
Dr Melissa Ryan, who works at Lincoln County Hospital, is among dozens of doctors striking over pay.

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:58
Resident doctors across England are striking for six days as part of an ongoing pay dispute.

What does hot weather do to the body?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:46
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

What does hot weather do to the body?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:46
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 12:35
A West Midlands union committee co-chair says a narrative doctors are really well paid is not true.

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 05:17
Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 04/06/2026 - 23:02
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 04/06/2026 - 09:10
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:14
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 04/06/2026 - 08:14
The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".

'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave

BBC Health RSS Feed - Sun, 04/05/2026 - 23:00
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.

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