BBC Health News

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns12 Mar 2026 09:21The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?12 Mar 2026 11:02Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations12 Mar 2026 09:22The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS11 Mar 2026 12:54The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.
Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients11 Mar 2026 17:04Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.
'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'11 Mar 2026 15:35Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

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