Entries by BBC News

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

BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.

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NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

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NHS tracker – are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

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The family donating kidneys to their siblings

“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”

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Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

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Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.

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

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

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

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

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

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

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Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients

Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.

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