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Number of deaths from nitazenes increases fourfold in two years – but true number may never be known

Number of deaths from nitazenes increases fourfold in two years – but true number may never be known
Official statistics show 271 deaths from nitazenes in 2024. But those on the frontline tell Big Issue the true scale of the emergency could be even worse
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: 'They deserve better'

People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: 'They deserve better'
How a grassroots effort to save an abandoned leisure centre grew into something much more

How a grassroots effort to save an abandoned leisure centre grew into something much more
'Are you really the doctor?': The realities of life as a Black doctor in the NHS
'Are you really the doctor?': The realities of life as a Black doctor in the NHS
What are the eight Marmot Principles and how could they transform the health of a local area?
What are the eight Marmot Principles and how could they transform the health of a local area?
Bringing sight to your doorstep: How Specsavers Home Visits are transforming eye care access

Bringing sight to your doorstep: How Specsavers Home Visits are transforming eye care access
How Specsavers are helping to transform healthcare access in Edinburgh

How Specsavers are helping to transform healthcare access in Edinburgh
Millions of pupils missing school due to hygiene poverty: 'We have reinvented a Victorian problem'

Millions of pupils missing school due to hygiene poverty: 'We have reinvented a Victorian problem'
Mental health patients find it 'impossible to get help' amid Manchester care crisis: 'It makes you ill'

Mental health patients find it 'impossible to get help' amid Manchester care crisis: 'It makes you ill'
The NHS is facing an existential crisis. Can Labour's 10-year plan really save it?

The NHS is facing an existential crisis. Can Labour's 10-year plan really save it?
MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales: 'We are right to give people a choice'

MPs vote to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales: 'We are right to give people a choice'
We ignore 'forgotten' diseases like leprosy at our peril

We ignore 'forgotten' diseases like leprosy at our peril
The NHS is the 'big winner' from Reeves' spending review – but there will be 'difficult trade-offs'

The NHS is the 'big winner' from Reeves' spending review – but there will be 'difficult trade-offs'
Sound advice: why ear health matters – and how easy it is to check yours

Sound advice: why ear health matters – and how easy it is to check yours
Eight simple steps to transform the way you listen

Eight simple steps to transform the way you listen
Our approach to mental health isn't working – here's what needs to change

Our approach to mental health isn't working – here's what needs to change
How lockdowns through history have led to revolt and misinformation

How lockdowns through history have led to revolt and misinformation
From smoking and nerve gas to poor quality air: How the act of breathing became political

From smoking and nerve gas to poor quality air: How the act of breathing became political
Green Party leader calls for urgent NHS reforms to stop homeless people being denied eye care

Green Party leader calls for urgent NHS reforms to stop homeless people being denied eye care
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that

Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
This life saving-clinic is helping homeless people breathe better – and reducing strain on the NHS

This life saving-clinic is helping homeless people breathe better – and reducing strain on the NHS
Cancer is even more deadly when you're homeless. This innovative new project aims to change that
