Prevention is the new cure

By 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 practitioner - to discuss all things h

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The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.

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April 04, 2024 27. Special w/ Marcel Gehrung
Steve Brine MP and Helen Stokes-Lampard are joined by Cyted Health CEO and Co-Founder, Marcel Gehrung, to hear about innovations in the diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal cancers they're leading. Cyted's mission is to save lives through early disease detection using non-endoscopic diagnostic technology. Helen and Steve also tackle the assisted dying debate in Scotland and feedback they're experiences at the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management conference. Want ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to [email protected] or find us on social media at 'Prevention is the new cure'.
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March 21, 2024 26. Cancer research special w/ Harpal Kumar
Steve and Helen welcome the former Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK, Harpal Kumar, onto the Pod. Harpal now leads GRAIL who's mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured and to improve and save lives. As usual Helen and Steve also pick up the most pressing health news stories of the last two weeks including breast cancer screening, blood sugar monitors and Children with allergies which follows an allergy special last year with Owen's Law campaigners.
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March 07, 2024 25. Pharmacy special w/ Paul Rees
The Chief Executive of the National Pharmacy Association, Paul Rees MBE, joins the podcast to discuss crisis in community pharmacy and the need for a New Deal for the sector. Helen and Steve also delve into the health side of the Chancellor's 2024 Budget, sharing what they liked and what they thought was missed.

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47min
February 22, 2024 24. Emergency Medicine special w/ Adrian Boyle
The newest guest to join Helen and Steve on the pod is Adrian Boyle, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, to talk about preventing harm in the community in A&E departments.

Steve and Helen also discuss the Government's Pharmacy First programme, the new dental plan, Measles and a host of topical subjects featured in the news over the past two weeks. #PodSurgery also makes a return with Alaskapox.
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February 01, 2024 23. Special w/ Secretary of State for Health
Steve and Helen are joined by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins MP. Victoria talks about the Department's Pharmacy First programme and the landmark announcement banning disposable vapes, as well as taking questions from our listeners. Helen and Steve also discuss the 'imminent' Dental Development Plan and Steve's travels to Manchester with the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.

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January 18, 2024 22. Dentistry special w/ Sara Hurley
Steve and Helen welcome the former Chief Dental Officer, Sara Hurley, onto the podcast to cover all things dentistry and oral health, including questions from you, our listeners, and issues facing NHS dentistry. Helen and Steve also pick up on some of the top health news stories from the past couple of weeks.
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January 04, 2024 21. Junior doctors, NHS dentists and E. coli
Helen and Steve tackle some of the biggest new stories that broke over the Christmas and new year period, including the ongoing pay dispute between junior doctors and the Government, the challenges facing NHS dentistry, Steve's work with the Health and Social Care Select Committee and so much more. Keep close attention to the close as Steve reveals the identity of three very special guests who will be joining the duo on future episodes!
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37min
December 14, 2023 20. Men's health special w/ Charlie Bethel
Helen and Steve welcome Charlie Bethel, Chief Executive of UK Men's Shed Association, to talk about men's health and specifically men's mental health. Charlie speaks about the 'big society' that Men's Sheds offers the community. Also covered in this week's episode is a major announcement on HIV and AIDS testing and Elton John's campaign behind it and, the vaccine drive to combat whooping cough.

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38min
November 30, 2023 19. Elton John, Cancer and Tattoos and piercings
It's been a busy few weeks of news for Helen and Steve to sink their teeth into and they kick off this episode discussing the new health ministers' roles and an end to industrial action. They also break down the disappointing news out of New Zealand regarding a U-turn on their revolutionary smoking policy and it's possible impact on the UK's own policy. Steve also talks about two major events in Parliament this week namely his debate on regulatory controls in tattoos and piercings and Elton John coming to Parliament for a major HIV and AIDS announcement.
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39min
November 16, 2023 18. Breast cancer special w/ Delyth Morgan
Helen and Steve are back breaking down the news of the past two weeks including the Kings Speech; and what was included and missed, the cabinet reshuffle and what that might mean for health policy and a number of recent news stories. Also joining Helen and Steve is Delyth Morgan, CEO of Breast Cancer Now.
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How many episodes does Prevention is the new cure have?

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