Election hopefuls feel the heat on independent living, accessible housing and disability rights
Deaf and disabled persons hustings at Bristol Beacon marred by contentious remarks from Reform candidate, with other MP contenders sometimes uncertain of their parties’ policy positions.
How local ‘health hubs’ could encourage more women to get checked for breast cancer
Bristol breast cancer rates are 16% higher than the national average, and women from deprived areas are less likely to attend appointments. We asked women about the impact better community-based services could make.
Do women really have equity in Bristol workplaces?
For International Women's Day, Steph Cullen interviews women about their experiences in the workplace, and asks: how equitable are Bristol's workplaces for women really?
‘We cannot afford, financially or emotionally, to fight to be heard’
Stephanie Cullen has fought PMDD, a severe mental health disorder, ever since she began to menstruate. She's calling for a healthcare system that recognises women's health conditions.
