Health

Conflating sex work and sex trafficking is harmful and needs to stop, Labour told
Sex work

Conflating sex work and sex trafficking is harmful and needs to stop, Labour told

We may have learning disabilities – but we still want the same opportunities as everyone else
Kerry Martin and Emily Burr

We may have learning disabilities – but we still want the same opportunities as everyone else

Learning disability services have faced ‘drastic reduction in funding’ despite saving NHS money
Learning disabilities

Learning disability services have faced ‘drastic reduction in funding’ despite saving NHS money

Revealed: How ‘sinister’ lack of access to surgical abortions puts lives at risk
Abortion

Revealed: How ‘sinister’ lack of access to surgical abortions puts lives at risk

‘You’re not a priority if you don’t have money’: Student told to wait till 2043 for an autism assessment
Autism

‘You’re not a priority if you don’t have money’: Student told to wait till 2043 for an autism assessment

Breaking the cycle: Why health equality is key to ending poverty 
Big Issue Invest

Breaking the cycle: Why health equality is key to ending poverty 

Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy a Mogwai gig
Music

Loud music ruined my ears – but it doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy a Mogwai gig

There’re many NHS problems Labour still needs to solve – but privatisation not the answer, doctors say
NHS

There’re many NHS problems Labour still needs to solve – but privatisation not the answer, doctors say

Man fighting incurable cancer has his wheelchair stolen: ‘It’s very disappointing’
Cancer

Man fighting incurable cancer has his wheelchair stolen: ‘It’s very disappointing’

Dozens use UK’s first drugs consumption room in opening weeks – but ‘barriers’ still remain
Drugs

Dozens use UK’s first drugs consumption room in opening weeks – but ‘barriers’ still remain

Leukaemia and other blood cancer treatments are a postcode lottery in the UK – this has to change
Fiona Hazell

Leukaemia and other blood cancer treatments are a postcode lottery in the UK – this has to change

Dear men, it’s not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help
Music

Dear men, it’s not a weakness to be vulnerable or ask for help

Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say
Disability benefits

Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Health and disability
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Health and disability

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Food and nutrition
Changemakers 2025

Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Food and nutrition

Shortcuts and life hacks are all well and good – but the brutal truth is you need to put the hours in
Sam Delaney

Shortcuts and life hacks are all well and good – but the brutal truth is you need to put the hours in

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Meet the people helping homeless women get vital smear tests: ‘You’ve got to hear their voices’
Women's health

Meet the people helping homeless women get vital smear tests: ‘You’ve got to hear their voices’

The care system fails millions of disabled people – we can’t wait till 2028 for the government to act
Mikey Erhardt

The care system fails millions of disabled people – we can’t wait till 2028 for the government to act

Blue Monday: The truth behind the so-called ‘most depressing day of the year’
Mental health

Blue Monday: The truth behind the so-called ‘most depressing day of the year’

Is TikTok’s ‘Sleepmaxxing’ trend yet another wellness fad – or is it glorifying SAD?
Health

Is TikTok’s ‘Sleepmaxxing’ trend yet another wellness fad – or is it glorifying SAD?