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People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 00:35
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

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 21:50
Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

'I have four months left to preserve my fertility'

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 13:40
Iona Hall is freezing her eggs after surgery for endometriosis left her reserves "critically low".

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 00:01
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.

'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 02:33
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.

Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:53
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:10
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:10
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.

Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:22
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".

Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:22
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".

Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:10
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.

'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 00:13
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 17:15
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 11:02
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 11:02
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

The family donating kidneys to their siblings

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 10:40
"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life."

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:22
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:22
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 09:21
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 00:01
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

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