BBC Health News Feed
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- 'My brother died, so I smashed up his TV' 9 November 2026From bereavement to stillbirth, more women are finding release in rage rooms from Bath to Swindon.
- Cancer survivor's battle for fertility funding 9 November 2026A woman who survived stage four blood cancer says she no longer has access to fertility treatment.
- 'Painful condition meant I had to leave my job' 9 November 2026A charity says women should not have to choose between work and health because of endometriosis.
- New contract will make it 'easier' to get GP appointments 9 November 2026The Department of Health (DoH) said it will give an additional £40m across two years for "improvements in patient access and primary care activity".
- Paramedic sustains multiple injuries in hospital assault 8 November 2026The NI Ambulance Service said the paramedic sustained injuries to the back of her head, neck, face, and hands during the incident.
- 'Cancer treatment plummeted me into menopause' 8 November 2026Women are calling for more support to deal with menopause caused by their cancer treatment.
- There's finally a treatment for my five-year-old's dementia - but it'll cost me £3m 8 November 2026The dementia treatment for children is available in the US, with funding for UK children unclear.
- Period products 'essential not optional' 7 November 2026Matt Tyrer is working on a scheme which will ensure access to free sanitary towels or tampons.
- 'You feel that you're not alone' - the young people finding community in grief 7 November 2026Too Young to Grieve is an informal peer support community providing young people with a space to grieve.
- Should energy drinks be banned for under-16s? 6 November 2026The Welsh government says it wants to ban children under 16 from buying high-caffeine energy drinks.