Entries by BBC News

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.

Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog /in /by

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

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.

Uni student among two dead in Kent meningitis outbreak /in /by

Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.