health and wellbeing
The movie-buff vendor and the glasses that changed everything
The movie-buff vendor and the glasses that changed everything
Cardiff vendor Stuart Drucker watches three films a day and works a weekly office role packing subscription copies. Both became difficult when his eyesight declined – until a Specsavers pop-up clinic restored his vision.
Inside the Big Issue: The hidden heartbeat of the nation
Inside the Big Issue: The hidden heartbeat of the nation
What would the country look like without a charitable network propping everything up? In this week’s Big Issue, we take a look.
Will a social media ban for under-16s make any difference? We must ask young people themselves
Will a social media ban for under-16s make any difference? We must ask young people themselves
Girlguiding Advocate panel member, 17-year-old Ellen, doesn’t believe a “blanket ban” on under-16s using social media will help teens feel safe online
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’
The science behind why you can’t lose weight
The science behind why you can’t lose weight
My hearing loss has been hard to accept. But there is an unexpected upside
My hearing loss has been hard to accept. But there is an unexpected upside
London’s first homeless detox centre set to close: ‘We’re pushing problems back onto the streets now’
London’s first homeless detox centre set to close: ‘We’re pushing problems back onto the streets now’
Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: ‘A national emergency’
Nearly two children in every classroom relying on food banks: ‘A national emergency’
Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain
Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain
‘Cruel’ government crackdown on migrant women could leave them facing violence alone
‘Cruel’ government crackdown on migrant women could leave them facing violence alone
The most dangerous place for a woman is her home. Society must recognise it to bring change
The most dangerous place for a woman is her home. Society must recognise it to bring change
Three ways we can make a radical shift to prevent violence against women and girls
Three ways we can make a radical shift to prevent violence against women and girls
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
Energy bills will fall in April. But will it be enough for people living in fuel poverty?
I’m worried that even more disabled children could get lost within the SEND system after reforms
I’m worried that even more disabled children could get lost within the SEND system after reforms
The Brexit campaign kicked off a decade ago. Here’s how 10 promises made to voters hold up today
The Brexit campaign kicked off a decade ago. Here’s how 10 promises made to voters hold up today
London’s community gardens show it’s not just a diesel-choked city on its last legs
London’s community gardens show it’s not just a diesel-choked city on its last legs
BAFTA hopeful I Swear: ‘We were told to take swearing out of Tourette’s film to make it commercial’
BAFTA hopeful I Swear: ‘We were told to take swearing out of Tourette’s film to make it commercial’
Mainstream school was right for my daughter. SEND changes could cause more harm than good
Mainstream school was right for my daughter. SEND changes could cause more harm than good
My son is deaf and blind – but it was months of fighting before he got SEND support
My son is deaf and blind – but it was months of fighting before he got SEND support
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Food and nutrition
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Food and nutrition
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
I got a copy of the Beveridge Report for my 80th birthday. Every government minister should read it
Over a million kids live in hygiene poverty. But teachers don’t always know what to say
Over a million kids live in hygiene poverty. But teachers don’t always know what to say
Access to Work delays double in four years leaving disabled people at risk of losing jobs
Access to Work delays double in four years leaving disabled people at risk of losing jobs
Are you breathing in mould? Soaring pneumonia cases linked to cold, damp houses
Are you breathing in mould? Soaring pneumonia cases linked to cold, damp houses
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: ‘I ain’t going to surrender to Elon Musk’
