I’ve been doing two jobs for nine months and am exhausted
When my line manager resigned I took on his job along with my own but there is still no sign of the position being advertised. Now I have been asked to conduct a review of the department ...
‘Recessions can hurt, but austerity kills’
In the US, more than five million people have lost access to health care. In Greece, there's a 200% increase in HIV cases. And in some of the worst-hit countries, suicide rates are up. David Stuckler, author of an explosive new book, says the facts speak for themselves
PruHealth failed to pay my medical bills
I have outstanding bills for a brace and a follow-up appointment which PruHealth is ignoring
Cheers as Observer helps family win life insurance
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Victory for family denied cancer claim payout for father
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LA Fitness drops add-on swimming charges for children
Gym chain agrees it broke the terms of its own contracts after investigation by Observer
Universal healthcare: 14 steps in the right direction
From innovative financing to national income surveys, our expert panel offer some important lessons in developing affordable and sustainable universal health coverage
Dad’s care home has been hit by the norovirus
Rebecca Ley: I haven't seen Dad for a long time, but I'm six months pregnant and don't want to get the vomiting bug
Students and depression: the struggle to survive
The parents of two young men who took their own lives call for greater support for students who are struggling to cope. Simon Hattenstone reports
Dealing with ill health in 2013
Citizens advice, benefits agencies and insurances firms can all help you when sickness strikes