BBC Health News

Junior doctors accept 22% pay rise to end strikes16 Sep 2024 19:41Junior doctors in England accept the government’s offer of a 22% pay rise over two years, ending their long-running dispute.
New XEC Covid variant starting to spread16 Sep 2024 14:49It has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.
UK to offer vaccines to boost mpox protection16 Sep 2024 15:57Mpox vaccines will be offered to thousands of people in the UK to boost protection against the virus.
Girl died from sepsis after GP sent her home twice16 Sep 2024 12:39Mia Glynn's parents launch a claim for negligence after their daughter died hours after seeing a GP.
Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine14 Sep 2024 12:12The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection.
Assisted dying law change backed by 'citizens' jury'13 Sep 2024 00:08The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.

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