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My son turned green and vomited his own faeces – and doctors still didn't take his condition seriously
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Health

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
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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
Health

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
Vaping

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
Former Everton midfielder and club ambassador Graham Stuart receives his breathlessness test at the Everton in the Community hub
Health

How Everton football club is easing strain on the NHS by taking on heart health

Starmer wants a 'dramatic reimagining' of the NHS. What does that mean for you?
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NHS

Starmer wants a 'dramatic reimagining' of the NHS. What does that mean for you?

'This will only intensify': Millions of pensioners at risk of serious illness due to UK heatwaves
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Heatwave

'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
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Disability rights

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'
Mental health

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
A smiling man wearing glasses and a red Big Issue vest stands on a sidewalk, holding a small tan dog. The man has short gray hair and is wearing a black shirt under his vest. The dog is looking directly at the camera. Behind them is a green hedge.
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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
NHS

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
Learning Disability Week 2024

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
Learning Disability Week 2024

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
Learning disability week 2024

Big Issue partners with Mencap for special edition put together by people with learning disabilities

Covid destroyed my mental health and I lost everything – but discovering boxing turned my life around
Craig McLundie benefitted from social prescribing, so could the NHS
Health

Covid destroyed my mental health and I lost everything – but discovering boxing turned my life around

We must 'tackle poverty to save the NHS and improve the nation's health', next government told
Health

We must 'tackle poverty to save the NHS and improve the nation's health', next government told

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
The Lib Dems don't go far enough – we need free meals for all school children, campaigners say
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General election 2024

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
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General election 2024

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
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Homelessness

Period poverty: Homeless women forced to steal tampons or use old clothes as period products

Donald Trump, World War 3, climate crisis… Here's how to process the news when it feels hopeless
Mental health

Donald Trump, World War 3, climate crisis… Here's how to process the news when it feels hopeless

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