Entries by BBC News

Action needed on needless asthma deaths, says charity /in /by

There were more than 12,000 UK deaths in the past decade, many of them needless, a charity warns.

PM’s dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback /in /by

Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.

‘Covid Inquiry needs to hear from people like me’ /in /by

Peter Livingstone hopes the inquiry will look at how people with disabilities coped in the pandemic.

Cigarette prices motivating more to give up – study /in /by

The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact - but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting.

Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney /in /by

An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.

Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney /in /by

An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.

Drug dealers offer BBC team deadly opioids /in /by

Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.

Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis /in /by

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.

Letby seeks permission for conviction appeal /in /by

Lucy Letby is applying for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of judges.

Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis /in /by

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.