Entries by BBC News

Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support /in /by

Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it? /in /by

Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.

Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work? /in /by

The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives.

Inside Health /in /by

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

Inside Health /in /by

James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

What are the signs of meningitis, and how does it spread? /in /by

BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread? /in /by

Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

Women with endometriosis face ‘systemic misogyny’ /in /by

Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds /in /by

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say.

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog /in /by

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.