BBC Health News

High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance13 Feb 2026 16:57Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".
Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise12 Feb 2026 16:49Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals13 Feb 2026 15:12A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans13 Feb 2026 00:12The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.
Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?13 Feb 2026 00:06Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.
NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years12 Feb 2026 12:27Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.

Privacy Notices

Last Updated 5 Sep 2022