NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors’ union says hospitals are stretching staff too thinly. Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union
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The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise. Nurses to ‘overwhelmingly’ reject pay deal as strike vote looms
Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is “very, very low”. I’ve stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for. Sleep, exercise, hydrate – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
The new group will run alongside an existing service which allows trans and non-binary people to take part Rape crisis centre to launch single sex-only meetings after trans row
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities? Students feel ‘let down’ by mental health support – but should it really be up to universities?
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start? The doctor strike is ending – what comes next?
NHS England finds “significant” concerns about services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Parents ‘horrified’ by maternity services report
The screening is part of the drive to fight superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotic drugs. Why the government wants your pet dog and cat poo
Physiotherapist Nick Worth tells BBC Sport how Lucy Bronze was able to play through Euro 2025 with a fractured tibia. How did Bronze play Euro 2025 with fractured tibia?
An NHS spokesperson is thanking teams in the region for their hard work over the weekend. Patients urged to go to appointments during strike
James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital. Inside Health
Mixed martial artist Sammy-Jo Luxton explains the difficulties of fighting with PCOS and endometriosis. Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis
Mixed martial artist Sammy-Jo Luxton explains the difficulties of fighting with PCOS and endometriosis. Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed. Alzheimer’s has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips’ husband
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases. Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% – study
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids – until now. South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics – but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children’s nicotine consumption. Emma is doing something she swore she never would – buying her kids vapes
Resident doctors in England will strike over pay for five days from 25 July. Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?