Word On Health (Podcast)

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'Word on Health' (www.wordonhealth.com) is the longest running weekly health report on independent local radio in the UK. Now in its 26th year 'on-air', it is written, and presented  by Paul Pennington and co-produced by Sebastien Agasse, reaching in excess of 1 million listeners. This podcast contains either extended interviews to what we've featured on radio or a cross section of our recent radio features. Our grateful thanks to all our contributors, and, to you for listening. 

  1. May 19

    Word On Health (Podcast)

    In this, the 82nd edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to: Michelle Dyson, CEO of the Alzheimer's Society; Helen Strongman from Narcolepsy UK; Victoria Glover from Harry's Hat, and; Rachael Forsythe from the Circulation Foundation.     Support the show

    21 min

  2. May 7

    Word On Health (Podcast)

    In this edition, Paul Pennington is joined by Des Quinn from Fibromyalgia Action UK to discuss the realities of living with this often misunderstood condition. Plus, in a special focus on cluster headaches, Paul speaks with actor,comedian,writer, and director Chris Addison about his personal experience of living with one of the most painful neurological conditions, and why greater awareness matters.   Support the show

    31 min

  3. Mar 16

    Word On Health (Podcast)

    In this edition of the "Word On Health" Podcast, Paul Pennington talks to the founder of the new, iron deficiency charity, Ironlife. To coincide with World Sleep Day, Paul speaks to Lisa Artiss from The Sleep Charity and, in the final interview in this episode, with cases of scabies rising, year on year, Paul talks to  Dr Tess MacPherson from The British Association of Dermatologists.        Support the show

    20 min

  4. Feb 22

    Word On Health (Podcast)

    In this episode of the Word On Health Podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Consultant neurologist,  Ed Jabbari about PSP & CBD. Dr Ron Daniels joins Paul to talk about Sepsis and, in the final part of this edition,  Paul speaks to Professor Liz Hughes, Medical Director of the cholesterol charity, HEART UK.  Support the show

    20 min

  5. Jan 12

    Word On Health (Podcast)

    In this episode, Paul Pennington talks to: Dr Hannah Emmett from the UKHSA about the new to the UK, MMRV Vaccine; Action on Sugar on why many of us consume too much sugar for the good of our health; St John's Ambulance highlight their Mental Health First Aid Courses, and; Nutritionist Ruth Reynolds, who provides common sensible tips on good gut health.       Support the show

    17 min

  6. 11/30/2025

    Word On Health (Podcast)

    In this edition, Paul Pennington has  an extended interview with Professor Stafford Lightman, a founder of the Pituitary Foundation, on a potential game changer for the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary related conditions and, Paul speaks to Claire Cunniffe, CEO of the charity,  CLAPA, about the Cleft Dental Crisis.       Support the show

    16 min

  7. 11/09/2025

    Word On Health (Podcast)

    In this edition, Paul Pennington’s guests are Collette Marshall from Diabetes UK, Mark Guymer from Cancer Support UK, Mark Williams from Arthritis Action, Dr Charlotte Roy and Vicki Nash from Muscular Dystrophy UK.  Support the show

    20 min

  8. 10/05/2025

    Word On Health (Podcast)

    In this the 75th edition of our podcast we look at Facial Palsy, the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program, C.O.P.D and High Blood Pressure. Our grateful thanks to our guests:  Trina Neville and Dr Simon Lowe from the charities Facial Palsy Therapy Specialists International & Facial Palsy UK; Professor Mathew Bown, British Heart Foundation Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Leicester; Mona Badafel, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Kings College London, and; Dr Pauline Swift from Blood Pressure UK.    Support the show

    22 min
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'Word on Health' (www.wordonhealth.com) is the longest running weekly health report on independent local radio in the UK. Now in its 26th year 'on-air', it is written, and presented  by Paul Pennington and co-produced by Sebastien Agasse, reaching in excess of 1 million listeners. This podcast contains either extended interviews to what we've featured on radio or a cross section of our recent radio features. Our grateful thanks to all our contributors, and, to you for listening. 

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  • Creator
    Paul Pennington
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Word On Health (Podcast)
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