Joanna Pearl

Easter eggs are generally a positive addition to my Easter, so imagine my discomfort when I inflicted a small wound on myself trying to break into the moulded plastic packaging. (more about inaccessible packaging...)

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We tested blood pressure monitors and found six Best Buys, but almost as many Don’t Buys. Surprisingly – it’s not always about the price. Our tests showed that expensive monitors aren't necessarily the best. (more about blood pressure monitors...)

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In our undercover investigation of GP practices, we found wide differences in the quality of consultations. We also found that many GPs are not acting on patient feedback. How does your GP treat you? (more about GPs...)

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We Brits spend about £3bn a year on over-the-counter pharmacy products, yet our snapshot research found popular products making claims that our experts don’t think are backed up by sufficient evidence. (more on health products you don't need...)

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Would you knowingly pay £3.99 for a branded painkiller when you could basically get the same active painkilling ingredients for 56p? Or pay £7 for a spray that’s just water (sorry, thermal spa water)? (more about pricey painkillers...)

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One of the hardest decisions we can face is how to pay for long-term care. It causes heartache and financial worry. So a year on from the Dilnot Commissions’ proposals, are we any further along? (more about the cost of care...)

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Do you think it’s worth paying premium prices for balsamic vinegar? Or do those cheaper supermarket options hit the spot? Our taste test reveals how much you’ll need to spend for a good balsamic… (more about balsamic vinegar...)

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It’s Carers Week and the focus is on carers’ ill health as a result of the strains of caring. Unfortunately a Which? investigation found that having paid-for careworkers doesn’t always mean peace of mind for family carers. (more about care concerns...)

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In recent years, many have turned to purchasing glasses online to save money. For £10 who wouldn’t be tempted? But is this move short-sighted when it comes to our eye health? (more on buying glasses online...)

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If you’re struggling to pay healthcare costs for a seriously ill relative, the NHS can offer funding to help. However, if you didn't know about this funding and need to apply retrospectively, you could soon lose out. (more on NHS care funding...)

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Our undercover investigation into home care unearthed shocking examples of poor care. Missed visits, forgotten medication and food left out of reach – why aren’t older people being treated with respect? (more about the our home care investigation...)

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£10 a day for hospital entertainment sounds like a lot and creates a divide between those who can afford it and those who can't. So, with a cash-strapped NHS and companies struggling to profit, what's the answer? (more about expensive hospital entertainment...)

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