Entries by BBC News

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums /in /by

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient /in /by

Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.

The rugby mum looking to get others to play /in /by

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby.

What is happening to flu this winter – and should you buy a vaccine? /in /by

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine? /in /by

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas /in /by

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

What’s really going on with flu this winter? /in /by

We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us /in /by

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? /in /by

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? /in /by

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.