Podcasts NewsPrevention is the new cure

Prevention is the new cure

Steve Brine & Dr Sarah Wollaston

Steve Brine, former Public Health Minister and Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee teams up with Dr Sarah Wollaston - former MP and a general p...

News Politics Government Health & Wellness Medicine

Available Episodes

5 of 52

51. You are what you eat!
For this episode, Steve and Sarah reflect on the abolition of NHS England and 50% cuts to Integrated Care Boards. They are joined by Phil Gowland from Whitworths to discuss healthy eating, how the food industry can be part of the solution - and Steve's bad snacking habits. Pod surgery considers Dad bods and trouble brewing for the Assisted Dying Bill. This episode is supported by Whitworths. www.whitworths.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
--------
53:17
50. HIV special from San Francisco!
Sarah is back from her Indian adventure and the pair are joined by Richard Angell from the Terrence Higgins Trust (all the way from San Fran) to talk all things HIV including the impact of US Aid cuts. They also discuss changes at NHS England, giving blood and slushies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
--------
54:24
49. Spinal muscular atrophy interview marks Rare Diseases Day
This week sees Rare Diseases Day 2025 and to mark the moment, Steve and James speak with SMA UK boss Giles Lomax about spinal muscular atrophy and how we have the power to save lives. The pair also consider what is happening with the Government's Ten Year Plan, a worrying new piece of research from CRUK and look ahead to the NHS Winter crisis of 2026 - discuss! You can get in touch with the team via [email protected] or find us on our social media channels.Note: Steve has worked in an advisory role with organisations who have an interest in both SMA and newborn screening, but the opinions expressed in this podcast which he presents are his own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
--------
52:39
48. Dementia prevention special
For this episode, Steve and Sarah are joined by respected neurologist, Dr Paul Jarman, from UCLH to talk about the prevention of dementia. In a thought provoking discussion, the pair discuss risk factors, lifestyle and of course the new drugs which promise a whole new chapter in the fight against Alzheimer's disease in particular. And Steve raises the thorny issue of mushrooms! Also covered this week; breast cancer and AI, a new health Minister and what is going on at NHSE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
--------
56:06
47. Simon Wessely on the new Mental Health Bill
Steve is joined by his brand new co-host, Dr Sarah Wollaston, for the first time. Sarah was an MP from 2010-2019 and, like Steve, is a former Chair of the Health Select Committee. The pair are joined by Professor Sir Simon Wessely to talk about the new Mental Health Bill going through Parliament and also cover President Trump and the WHO on World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day plus three of the biggest cancers. Oh and they compare puppies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
--------
51:59

More News podcasts

About Prevention is the new cure

Steve Brine, former Public Health Minister and Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee teams up with Dr Sarah Wollaston - former MP and a general practitioner - to discuss all things health and the NHS with a political twist. As well as covering some of the key issues of the day, they will open the Pod Surgery where you suggest the topics covered.Twitter:@PreventionPodcEmail:[email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast website