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Breaking the stigma of a dementia diagnosis
Breaking the stigma of a dementia diagnosis
Wendy Mitchell was 58 when she was told she had early onset dementia. Seven years on, she shares what she wishes people would know about the illness.
‘I can stay connected anywhere’
‘I can stay connected anywhere’
The world is changing fast – and it’s being driven by data. That’s why The Big Issue has teamed up with O2 to give our vendors free access to the National Databank.
Is potato milk the plant milk of the future?
Is potato milk the plant milk of the future?
Sales of plant milk are booming in the UK, and from February, Waitrose will be adding potato milk to its shelves!
How to set financial goals and stick to them
How to set financial goals and stick to them
Couch to £1k: how to save money you never knew you had
Couch to £1k: how to save money you never knew you had
‘It might even be fun’: Bank of England set to publish first book demystifying UK economy
‘It might even be fun’: Bank of England set to publish first book demystifying UK economy
Can this 13-year-old boy persuade you to go vegan?
Can this 13-year-old boy persuade you to go vegan?
Experts share the tips you need to successfully complete Dry January
Experts share the tips you need to successfully complete Dry January
ADHD waiting times ‘crisis’ as patients face seven-year wait for NHS diagnosis
ADHD waiting times ‘crisis’ as patients face seven-year wait for NHS diagnosis
‘The lights are so beautiful’: Refugees on their first Christmas in the UK
‘The lights are so beautiful’: Refugees on their first Christmas in the UK
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‘I want to teach my kids what my brother taught me’
‘I want to teach my kids what my brother taught me’
Plastic-free presents for babies, toddlers and children this Christmas
Plastic-free presents for babies, toddlers and children this Christmas
The smell of Christmas trees is not just a portal to the past, but a path to a better future
The smell of Christmas trees is not just a portal to the past, but a path to a better future
Affordable and ethical gift ideas for budgets from £10 to £100
Affordable and ethical gift ideas for budgets from £10 to £100
Any kind of calm will do: The growing trend of mindfulness
Any kind of calm will do: The growing trend of mindfulness
Pandemic effect on deprived children’s health could last into adulthood
Pandemic effect on deprived children’s health could last into adulthood
How to have a Merry Christmas without breaking the bank
How to have a Merry Christmas without breaking the bank
Underfunded and overworked: Midwives reveal extent of NHS maternity crisis
Underfunded and overworked: Midwives reveal extent of NHS maternity crisis
Why your clothes might be killing the planet – and where to source sustainable fashion
Why your clothes might be killing the planet – and where to source sustainable fashion
Money saving apps: The best way to save or a waste of time?
Money saving apps: The best way to save or a waste of time?
‘If I stopped using speed it would be a massive step back’: Life with undiagnosed adult ADHD
‘If I stopped using speed it would be a massive step back’: Life with undiagnosed adult ADHD
Why buying The Big Issue was better than winning the lottery
Why buying The Big Issue was better than winning the lottery
‘It’s their family’: How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
‘It’s their family’: How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
Black Friday 2021: Eco-friendly and ethical gifts for a sustainable shopping spree
Black Friday 2021: Eco-friendly and ethical gifts for a sustainable shopping spree
Same-sex couples are leading the fight for IVF equality in England
Same-sex couples are leading the fight for IVF equality in England
How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children
