Health
In association with Specsavers
Revealed: How ‘sinister’ lack of access to surgical abortions puts lives at risk
Revealed: How ‘sinister’ lack of access to surgical abortions puts lives at risk
‘They think sending women to England is perfectly reasonable,’ say campaigners as lack of abortion care in Scotland drives women south of the border
‘You’re not a priority if you don’t have money’: Student told to wait till 2043 for an autism assessment
‘You’re not a priority if you don’t have money’: Student told to wait till 2043 for an autism assessment
Experts say that getting an autism diagnosis can be ‘life-changing’. But what if you had to wait nearly two decades for that diagnosis?
There’re many NHS problems Labour still needs to solve – but privatisation not the answer, doctors say
There’re many NHS problems Labour still needs to solve – but privatisation not the answer, doctors say
All privatisation will do is undermine the NHS as a public service, making it less efficient and less safe, doctors have said
What impact does vaping have on children and young people?
What impact does vaping have on children and young people?
Man fighting incurable cancer has his wheelchair stolen: ‘It’s very disappointing’
Man fighting incurable cancer has his wheelchair stolen: ‘It’s very disappointing’
Is TikTok’s ‘Sleepmaxxing’ trend yet another wellness fad – or is it glorifying SAD?
Is TikTok’s ‘Sleepmaxxing’ trend yet another wellness fad – or is it glorifying SAD?
Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here’s how to stop the social media brain rot
Are you doomscrolling on TikTok for hours on end? Here’s how to stop the social media brain rot
Rural life can worsen mental ill health – but therapy in nature helps people feel grounded
Rural life can worsen mental ill health – but therapy in nature helps people feel grounded
My son turned green and vomited his own faeces – and doctors still didn’t take his condition seriously
My son turned green and vomited his own faeces – and doctors still didn’t take his condition seriously
A clearer vision this Christmas with Big Issue and Specsavers
A clearer vision this Christmas with Big Issue and Specsavers
Movember: Men being more attuned to their cars than their own bodies needs to change
Movember: Men being more attuned to their cars than their own bodies needs to change
One million people in England who weren’t smokers now vape – but it’s not as alarming as it sounds
One million people in England who weren’t smokers now vape – but it’s not as alarming as it sounds
How Everton football club is easing strain on the NHS by taking on heart health
How Everton football club is easing strain on the NHS by taking on heart health
‘This will only intensify’: Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves
‘This will only intensify’: Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves
Disabled people’s health is ‘shockingly neglected’ in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
Disabled people’s health is ‘shockingly neglected’ in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
NHS spending on private mental health beds soars to £1.4bn in five years: ‘Terrible things are happening’
NHS spending on private mental health beds soars to £1.4bn in five years: ‘Terrible things are happening’
How Specsavers are helping vendors see and be seen
How Specsavers are helping vendors see and be seen
Brits are losing faith that the NHS will be there when they need it. Here’s what needs to change
Brits are losing faith that the NHS will be there when they need it. Here’s what needs to change
I have terminal cancer and a learning disability. Life would be miserable without my social care worker
I have terminal cancer and a learning disability. Life would be miserable without my social care worker
Going through cancer treatment with a learning disability is tough. Here’s how doctors can help
Going through cancer treatment with a learning disability is tough. Here’s how doctors can help
Big Issue partners with Mencap for special edition put together by people with learning disabilities
Big Issue partners with Mencap for special edition put together by people with learning disabilities
We must ‘tackle poverty to save the NHS and improve the nation’s health’, next government told
We must ‘tackle poverty to save the NHS and improve the nation’s health’, next government told
The Lib Dems don’t go far enough – we need free meals for all school children, campaigners say
The Lib Dems don’t go far enough – we need free meals for all school children, campaigners say
Labour can protect the NHS from privatisation if they choose to – here’s how
Labour can protect the NHS from privatisation if they choose to – here’s how
Period poverty: Homeless women forced to steal tampons or use old clothes as period products
