Jersey approves assisted dying law Once the law is given Royal Assent the first legal assisted deaths could happen as early as 2027. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-politics .. bbc-com-news-health / / #politics / / 6 days 6d Share
Jersey passes assisted dying legislation but bill for England and Wales remains blocked Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health .. bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-politics / / #health / / 6 days 6d Share
Record levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-politics .. bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #politics / / 6 days 6d Share
Racism and 'poor' staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 7 days 7d Share
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health / / #health / / 7 days 7d Share
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-politics .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 8 days 8d Share
GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 9 days 9d Share
First British baby born using transplanted womb from deceased donor Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle". bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 9 days 9d Share
Woman's regret over botched Brazilian butt lift Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a "gaping wound". bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-health / / #health / / 9 days 9d Share
Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously' The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on. bbc.com bbc.com / feeds bbc-com-news-uk .. bbc-com-news-health / / #news / / 9 days 9d Share