BBC Health News

Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure 30 Jul 2025 17:07NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.
Streeting invites doctors for fresh talks next week30 Jul 2025 16:00But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
E.coli infections rise due to salad leaf outbreaks30 Jul 2025 14:33Parents should wash their children's hands with soap and warm water before food, say health officials.
I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care30 Jul 2025 02:13Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is "very, very low".
'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'30 Jul 2025 03:01People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.
Rape crisis centre to launch single-sex only meetings after trans row30 Jul 2025 01:34The new group will run alongside an existing service which allows trans and non-binary people to take part

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Last Updated 17 Jun 2025