Prevention is the new cure

Steve Brine & Dr Sarah Wollaston
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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: @PreventionPodc Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 49. Spinal muscular atrophy interview marks Rare Diseases Day

    6 DAYS AGO

    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 podcast@stevebrine.com 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.

    53 min
  2. 48. Dementia prevention special

    13 FEB

    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 min
  3. 47. Simon Wessely on the new Mental Health Bill

    30 JAN

    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.

    52 min
  4. 46. Social care long grass and a liberal view on drugs with Norman Lamb

    14 JAN

    46. Social care long grass and a liberal view on drugs with Norman Lamb

    Steve's Conservative / Lib-Dem coalition colleague, Norman Lamb, co-hosts the first episode of 2025. The pair talk NHS winter crisis, social care 'reform, drug consumption rooms and 'sickness to prevention'. Email podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media for feedback and suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  5. 45. Helen returns! Our Christmas special

    19/12/2024

    45. Helen returns! Our Christmas special

    The original line-up returns as Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard joins Steve Brine for a Christmas special. We hear what Helen did next, talk cricket (!), healthcare in New Zealand and look back at 2024 in UK health and politics. And pod-surgery is back discussing caesarean births and soaring alcohol deaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  6. 44. Leadbetter Bill passes and what's on Steve's Santa list?

    05/12/2024

    44. Leadbetter Bill passes and what's on Steve's Santa list?

    Dr Sarah Wollaston is a former MP and Chair of the Commons Health Select Committee. She joins Steve to discuss the fallout from MPs voting for the assisted dying / assisted suicide Bill last week, Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) and it's a packed pod surgery. We also find out what wearable health vanity tech is on Steve's Christmas list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  7. 43. Assisted Dying / Assisted Suicide special with Rachael Maskell MP

    21/11/2024

    43. Assisted Dying / Assisted Suicide special with Rachael Maskell MP

    Steve's former Select Committee colleague, Labour MP Rachael Maskell, joins as co-host for this special episode which takes a deep dive into the most sensitive of subjects ahead of next week's key vote in the House of Commons. We also talk to Mark Brooks about men's health in this bumper length episode. Want to join the conversation? podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on our socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  8. 42. Lord Bethell part two - Budget special

    07/11/2024

    42. Lord Bethell part two - Budget special

    James Bethell returns as Steve's guest co-host to review the Budget they previewed last time. Did they find it to be a prevention focused health special from Rachel Reeves or something less? They deep dive into the statement and also discuss the new NESTA report as well as Covid/Flu jabs. Want to join the conversation? Email podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on our socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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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: @PreventionPodc Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Steve Brine & Dr Sarah Wollaston
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Steve Brine
  • Show Website
    Prevention is the new cure

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