BBC Health NewsHigh Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance 13 February 2026Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals 13 February 2026A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart 13 February 2026Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans 13 February 2026The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish? 13 February 2026Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds 12 February 2026A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise 12 February 2026Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar 12 February 2026With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years 12 February 2026Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you? 12 February 2026Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
