Word On Health (Podcast): Recent Episodes
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'Word on Health', now entering its third decade, is the longest running weekly health report on independent local radio in the UK, reaching an estimated audience in excess of 2.8 million listeners.Written, presented and produced by the experienced professional broadcast team of Paul Pennington and Sebastien Agasse. www.wordonhealth.com Thanks to all our contributors and to you for listening.
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.
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In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Jane Boland, Clinical Lead with the suicide prevention charity, James' Place. Please note: This interview contains discussion of suicide and suicidal crises, which some listeners may find distressing. If you're affected by these topics, you may choose not to listen - which we completely understand. If you'd like support, and you are in the UK, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit Samaritans.org.
In the latest edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Richard Angell, CEO of the Terrence Higgins Trust, to unpack just how realistic the UK government’s pledge to end new HIV cases by 2030 really is. Paul also speaks to Claire Turner from Lobular Breast Cancer UK to explore why this form -15% of all breast cancers- is both under-researched and misunderstood by the public and GPs alike. In light of new data showing that 89% of dementia carers have hit crisis point, with far too little support available, Paul talks with Lorraine Haining from Dementia Carers Count. Despite impacting around 1 in 50 UK adults, bipolar disorder remains poorly grasped by society, Paul speaks with Simon Kitchen, CEO of Bipolar UK and in the final part of this edition, we have an extended interview with Professor Dawn Skelton from Later Life Training on how to avoid the frailty threshold.
Word On Health – Episode 72: Homebound with MS, Womb Cancer Awareness & UK Air Ambulance Heroes
In this episode of Word On Health, we uncover three powerful and under-discussed health stories: The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Trust shares their startling new report revealing the shocking number of people with MS in the UK who feel like prisoners in their own homes. We speak to Peaches Womb Cancer Trust about the rising incidence of Womb Cancer and why greater public awareness and early diagnosis are critical to saving lives....and finally, we go behind the scenes with the Midlands Air Ambulance Service, hearing from their Clinical Lead about the life-saving work being carried out by air ambulance charities every day across the UK.
In this edition of our podcast my guests are, Sally Wilson from the charity, Action On Postpartum Psychosis and Somerset based, young mum, Cee Jae. Helen Gallagher from Aching Arms - the baby loss charity talks about the 'Offload' Campaign and, in the final interview, we hear from World renowned Long COVID expert, Dr Robert Groysman.
In this, the 70th edition of our podcast, I look at the 'On Your Feet Britain' campaign, why we should all be more accepting of autism, the importance of men regularly checking their testicles and women, their breasts. In the final report of this edition, I look at the prevalence and impact of disease related malnutrition.
In this special edition, released to coincide with Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, I have an extended interview with Marie-Claire Platt from Ovarian Cancer Action.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Jo Mountney from the MND Association. Dr Rob Hicks highlights a simple step to reduce the likelihood of Neural Tube Defects and, in the final interview of this podcast, Paul speaks with Stephanie Smith from Dravet Syndrome UK.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Nick Dunne from the sexual health and well being charity, Brook. Bradley Price from Sarcoma UK joins Paul to discuss sarcoma and in the final interview, Dr Trisha Macnair looks at liver disease.
In this festive edition, Paul Pennington talks to Sophie Carre from Trussell (formerly the Trussell Trust) about the challenges food banks are facing this Winter. Mike Fisher from the British Association of Anger Management joins Paul to provide tips on how to avoid or deal with Christmas anger, and, in the final interview of this podcast, Paul speaks with Juliet Rayner from the children's bowel and bladder health charity, ERIC about the difficulties that children with bowel and bladder problems encounter at Christmas.
In this episode, Paul Pennington talks to Doctor Margaret O’Hara from Long COVID Support. Sue Farrington, CEO of SRUK, sheds light on Raynaud's phenomenon, explaining the symptoms, risk factors, and ways to manage this often misunderstood condition. Finally, Simon Bull, CEO of CMTUK, provides an overview of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a rare neurological disorder, and talks about CMTUK's role in raising awareness, supporting research, and helping those living with this progressive disease.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Suzanna Macdonald, National Programme Lead for Flu with the UK Health and Security Agency, and, to coincide with World Osteoporosis Day, Paul speaks with Julia Thomson from the Royal Osteoporosis Society.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Blood Pressure UK Chair, Dr Pauline Swift about new research released as part of the annual 'Know your numbers' campaign. Michelle Vickers, Chief Awareness Officer from Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK join's Paul to discuss Head and Neck Cancer. Julia Knight from Lyme Disease UK highlights the need for us all to be 'tick aware' and in the final interview in this podcast, Paul speaks with Pam Healey, CEO of the British Liver Trust.
In this episode, I talk to Juliette Rayner, CEO of the children’s bladder and bowel charity, E.R.I.C, Dr Steven Cox, CEO of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Jane Plumb CEO of Group B Strep Support, Claire Jacklin from the NRAS and Matt Williams from the Samaritans
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Julie Gould from RLS UK and Dr Steven Bell from the University of Cambridge about Restless Legs Syndrome. Meg Burgess from Prostate Cancer UK joins Paul to look at the theme to this year's Mens Health Awareness initiative. Joe Marley from the charity, Alcohol Change UK highlights the focus of the 2024 Alcohol Awareness Campaign and in the final interview, Paul talks to Lynsey Conway from the UK Gout Society.
In this, the 60th edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Lydia Makaroft from the charity, Fight Bladder Cancer. Louise Gow from the RNIB joins Paul to discuss eye health. Julia Priestly from, the British Thyroid Foundation highlights undiagnosed thryroid disorders and in the final interview of this podcast, Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK speaks with Paul about our most common mental health disorder.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Alison Railton from Kidney Research UK to highlight the UK's silent epidemic of chronic kidney disease. Becky Jones from Parkinson's UK joins Paul to discuss the fastest growing neurologican condition in the world that 1 in 37 of us will develop at some point in our lives and, in the final interview of this podcast, Paul catches up with Julie Thompson from the charity Guts UK to look at Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Jacqueline Barry, Chief Clinical Officer of the Cell and Gene Catapult; Jade Davies, Trustee of the charity, Cavernoma Alliance UK; Dr Pailine Swift from Blood Pressure UK and Dr Lisa Wilde from Bowel Cancer UK.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Vicky Burford, Co-Founder of the charity Pans Pandas UK. Emma Cox, CEO of Endometriosis UK, joins Paul to discuss new research that shows an increase in the time it takes for the condition to be diagnosed and, in the final interview of this podcast, Paul speaks with Rachel Power, CEO of The Patient's Association, about their 'Patients Manifesto'.
In this updated edition, Paul Pennington talks to Austin Willet from Different Strokes, to dispell the myth that stroke only affects older people. Nic Wray from Tinnitus UK talks to Paul about concerning new research surrounding the impact of tinnitus. Paul looks at the worrying rise in the incidence of scabies with Dr Tess McPherson, from the British Association of Dermatologists. Lizzie Moscardini from the British Heart Foundation joins Paul to discuss the free online CPR training the charity is offering as part of Heart Month to help redude deaths from cardiac arrests, and in his final interview,Paul catches up with Consultant Dietitian, Anne Holdaway from the Malnutrition Pathway to discuss revised guidance on C.O.P.D and Malnutrition.
In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at the worrying rise in the incidence of scabies with Dr Tess McPherson, from the British Association of Dermatologists. Lizzie Moscardini, British Heart Foundation joins Paul to talk about the free online CPR training the charity is offering as part of Heart Month to help redude deaths from cardiac arrests. Hannah Beecham MBE, CEO of Red January talks about how to turn the winter blues – red and, in the final interview of this episode, Paul catches up with Consultant Dietitian, Anne Holdaway from the Malnutrition Pathway to discuss revised guidance on C.O.P.D and Malnutrition.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to FND Action Chairman, Tom Plender about Functional Neurological Disorders. Dr Gill Jenkins joins Paul to talk about the importance of Vitamin D. Dr Ronnie Cheung from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health discusses the importance of the childhood vaccination programme. Paul speaks to Jenny Seed from the charity Guts UK about an innovative approach to detect oesophageal cancer and, how you can help. In the final interview of this episode, Andy Moorling from the MHRA speaks with Paul about the illegal trade of so called 'skinny jabs'.
In this edition of our popular podcast, Paul Pennington catches up with Professor Matthew Bown, British Heart Foundation Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Leicester to talk about abdominal aortic aneurysm research. Mental health campaigner, Mohammed Sbahuddin Rafiuddin talks to Paul about ‘Mohammed’s Mental Health Campaign’. Professor Simak Ali from Imperial College London joins Paul to highlight a new research initiative, funded by Breast Cancer Now, into breast cancer treatment resistance and, in the final interview, timed to coincide with Crohns and Colitis Awareness Week, Paul speaks to Sarah Sleet, CEO of the charity, Crohns & Colitis UK, about their push to improve the speed of diagnosis for IBD patients.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Louise Gow from the RNIB about contact lens safety. Sally Payne from the Dyspraxia Foundation joins Paul to discuss dyspraxia and social isolation and in the final interview in this episode, Paul speaks to Julie Thompson from the charity GUTS UK about Pancreatitis.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Rachel Power CEO of The Patients Association, Catherine Murray, Target Ovarian Cancer, GP & Medical Journalist, Dr Gill Jenkins, Professor Sally Bloomfield from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Dr Katy Munro from the National Migraine Centre.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Dr Tim Bond about the health benefits of tea. Julie Thompson from Guts UK discusses gallstones and in the final interview of this episode Professor Robert Horne from UCL explains the thinking and mechanics of a new study designed to help improve the quality of care and outcomes for black women living with breast cancer.
In episode 49 we have extended interviews from two of our most recent radio reports featuring Dr Helen Evans-Howells and Dr Claire Anderson.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Marian Nicholson from the Shingles Support Society, Professor Cecilia Fennerty from Glaucoma UK and Charlotte Bevan from Sands UK.
In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at Growing for Wellbeing, Skin Cancer and Thrombosis.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Clive Smith, Chair of the Haemophilia Society, Nusrat Kausar, Clinical Director of Primary Care Dietitians and Dr Pauline Swift, from Blood Pressure UK.
In edition 45, Paul Pennington talks to Tony Gavin from Podsfixfeet on foot health. Dr Val Harpin speaks with Paul about ADHD and in the final interview Dr Margaret O'Hara discusses Long Covid.
In this episode Paul Pennington talks to The Brain Tumour Charity, Lyme Disease UK and the Sleep Charity.
In this episode Paul Pennington talks to Alice Baron from Myeloma UK, Fiona Loud, from Kidney Care UK and Luke Griggs, CEO of the brain injury charity, Headway
Under the spotlight in this edition - Sonya Chowdhury , CEO of Action for M.E. joins Paul Pennington to look at Myalgic Encephalomyelitis . Sue Farrington from the charity SRUK UK talks us through Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Nic Wray from Tinnitus UK highlights the charity's new push to try and reduce the incidence of this common incurable condition.
In this edition, we focus on Gut Health and Paul Pennington talks to Julie Thompson from the charity Guts UK and Probiotics scientist Dr Linda Thomas. In our second feature we speak to Professor Stuart Ralston from the Paget's Association about Paget's Disease of the Bone.
In this our 40th edition, Paul Pennington talks to Social Entrepeneur, David Jamilly about the importance of kindness for the good of our health and society as a whole. Rachel Avery from the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation highlights the charity's latest awareness initiative, 'On the Right Path'. Grace Ogden from Parkinson's UK joins Paul to discuss the background to the 'Can't Wait' campaign and our final interview is with Alan Rudkin from the UK's largest music therapy charity, Nordoff Robbins.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Jonathan Pauling, CEO of the Alexandra Rose Charity about their mission to give families on low incomes access to fresh fruit & vegetables in their local communities and their new pilot scheme to make fruit and veg available on prescription.
You can find a link through to the Alexandra Rose Charity on the podcast page of our www.wordonhealth.com website where you can also access our recent radio reports and find out details on our new fund raising campaign, which we hope you can support.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Breast Cancer Now's Clinical Nurse Specialist Katy Goford as very recent research shows 2 out of 5 women don't regularly check their breasts for the signs of breast cancer and 39% of women don't attend breast cancer screening. Gez Medinger and Professor Danny Altman discuss their new 'Long Covid Handbook' and Gwenda Burns from the charity, Fertility Network UK joins Paul to talk about the impact of infertility on the 1 in 6 couples affected.
In this edition, Paul Pennington speaks to the RNIB's Louise Gow about why vision matter. Steve Jones from the charity Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis joins Paul to talk about this group of incurable interstitial lung diseases and we hear from Nusrat Kausar, Ruth Harvey, Dalhia Campbell, Lucy Marland, Jennifer Van Zant and Victoria Dagnan, registered dietitians from across the UK, discussing disease related malnutrition.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Andrew Proctor CEO of the National Eczema Society, Sue Schilling, CEO of Alopecia UK and there's an extended feature on Alzheimers disease featuring Tim Beanland, Head of Knowledge at the Alzhemiers Society and Professor Claudia Cooper from Queen Mary University London who talks about an exciting new research project she's leading for people caring for and supporting Alzheimer's patients.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Abi Howse from Blood Cancer UK about this autumns combined charity push to boost awareness of blood cancer in all its guises. Paul speaks with Robin Hewing from the Campaign to End Loneliness and in the final interview, we have an extension of our radio report with Simon Kitchen, CEO of Bipolar UK.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to the Samaritans about the 'Talk to us' campaign. TV's Dr Chris Steele highlights Coeliac Disease and Sarcoma UK join Paul to discuss this thankfully rare group of cancers that very few of us know anything about.
Further information on all the topics we cover together with links through to organisations that can provide help and support can be found on the wordonhealth.com website
In this the 33rd edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Muscular Dystrophy UK about the 'increased numbers 'of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Carers UK discuss the work of unpaid carers and Paula Briggs, chair elect of the British Menopause Society talks to Paul about the menopause.
In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at alarming new public research on bowel cancer symptoms, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists highlight the dangers of DVT to those of us travelling by long car, train and coach journey. We also feature reports on anaphylaxis, the rising tide of dementia cases and new guidelines on cancer and malnutrition.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Julia Priestley from the British Thyroid Foundation, Dr Andy Whittamore from Asthma + Lung UK and Rozie Corbett from Endometriosis UK.
In this the 30th edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Stephen Cox from Cardiac Risk in the Young, Claire Wright from the Meningitis Research Foundation and Julie Thompson from Guts UK.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Michelle Vickers from the Head & Neck Cancers Foundation, Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK, Cathy Yelf from the Macular Society and Sian Porter of the British Dietetic Association.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Consultant Dietician Anne Holdoway about how to navigate the Christmas calories fest! Alison Bowser author of 'The complete guide to acne and rosecea' talks about rosecea, Meg Burgess from Prostate Cancer UK joins Paul to talk about the disease. NHSBT highlight the importance of giving blood this Christmas and in the final interview of this edition, Paul speaks with Jenny Ward from the Lullaby Trust about SiDS (Sudden infant death syndrome).
In this edition, just ahead of the start of ‘Movember’, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Gill Jenkins about the importance to men of regular health checks. The National Institute of Medicinal Herbalists join Paul to discuss the right approach to using herbal medicine. Consultant Dietitian, Anne Holdoway and the Patients Association, talk disease related malnutrition and new patient resources available to help detect and support people at risk. Dr Carrie Rushton from the HSIS, looks at the importance of Vitamin D and Target Ovarian Cancer highlight a form of cancer that sadly takes the lives of 11 women every day in the UK.
In this episode, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Tim Cantopher about clinical depression. Claire Jacklin, CEO of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Association highlights the misconceptions surrounding the condition. Lucas Sojka from Hair Solved discusses female hair loss and Dr Trisha Macnair from the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology, looks at why we all need to be more mindful about our liver health.
In this episode Paul Pennington talks to the Chair of the Circulation Foundation about how we can reduce our risk of vascular disease. The CEO of the PAGB discusses our changing attitude to community pharmacists. Paul looks at how a simple piece of jewelry could help save your life. He talks to Endometrosis UK about why it can up to 11 years for a woman to recieve a diagnosis and in the final interview of this episode Paul talks to the National Academy for Social Prescribing.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Jon Goldin from the Royal College of Psychiatrists Child and Adolescent faculty about self-harm and he looks at research into rare and complex brain conditions in children.
In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at sarcoma awareness, snoring, reflexology and he has an extended feature on digital health apps - our grateful thanks to all our contributors. To find out more log on to our website www.wordonhealth.com
In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at acupuncture, why we need to wise up to medicines, he looks at persistent bedwetting in children, testicular cancer and the importance of the National Cervical Screening Programme. Our grateful thanks to all the experts who kindly contributed to this podcast.
In this episode, Paul Pennington looks at coeliac disease, epilepsy, mouth cancer, outdoor eating food safety and mental health. Our grateful thanks to all our guests.
In this edition, a round up of the recent 'Word on Health' radio reports presented and written by Paul Pennington, covering brain tumour research, dyspraxia, psoriasis, salt reduction for the good of our health and, bowel cancer. Grateful thanks to all our expert guests for their contributions .
In this edition, to coincide with Eating Disorders Awareness Week, as research shows an increase in prevelance and suffering, Paul Pennington talks to former Emmerdale actress and charity manager, Gemma Oaten from the eating disorders support charity SEED . We also have reports on foot health, the importance of folic acid to prevent neural tube defects in pregnancy and in line with the recent Rare Disease Awareness Day, we look at PSP. As ever, our grateful thanks to all our guests - links to the organisations featured are available via www.wordonhealth.com
In this episode Paul Pennington looks at the rise in the incidence of Tinnitus, how to deal with a fear of needles, female hair loss and he talks to SRUK about recent research on Raynauds. Our grateful thanks to all our contributors and guests.
For our first podcast of 2021 - Paul Pennington talks to the British Dietetic Association about Celebrity Fad Diets - Blood Pressure UK highlight the importance of 'knowing your numbers - if you've switched to a plant based diet new research from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service shows that a surprising number of people eating less or no meat don't get all the nutrients they need,...and finally Mike Fischer from the British Association of Anger Management looks at anger and the pandemic.
In this edition Paul Pennington looks at dystonia, lupus, bladder weakness and COVID 19, redundancy and mental health. Our grateful thanks to all our contributors.
In this edition, ahead of World COPD day, Paul Pennington looks at this incurable lung condition in light of worrying new patient research. Our grateful thanks to the Taskforce for Lung Health for bringing this story to our attention and to our guests for their contribution to this podcast.
In this edition Paul Pennington talks to the experts about endometriosis, PAD, chronic constipation, stroke and why we should all follow the UK government’s advice to help boost our immune system.
In this special edition of the podcast we focus on Anxiety. We talk to Dave Smithson from the charity Anxiety UK and in these trying times, if you need a few moments of calm, we have an audio relaxation programme devised by Paul Pennington and Sebastien Agasse.
In the latest edition of the Word On Health podcast, Paul Pennington looks at at the risk of Group B strep in pregnancy, how to deal with social anxiety, why we all need to be more aware of mouth cancer and to coincide with World Mental Health Day, he discusses poor sleep and teenagers.
In our latest podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Rob Hicks about Eczema, Dr Carol Cooper discusses needlephobia & Dr Anne Holdoway, chair of the Managing Adult Malnutrition in the Community team highlights new patient information on nutrition and COVID 19. My grateful thanks to my guests.
In episode 10, to coincide with the start of Cholesterol Awareness Month, Paul Pennington talks to HEART UK and he has reports on dyspraxia, acupuncture and toxic home syndrome. Our grateful thanks to all our guests.
In episode 9, Paul Pennington talks to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association, National Blood and Transplant, Dr Chris Steele MBE, male cancer charity Orchid, the Meniere’s Society and, to coincide with their awareness week, Ataxia UK.
In this edition Paul Pennington looks at kidney health, autism, teeth, diverticulosis, arthritis and 'the silent killer' carbon monoxide poisoning. Grateful thanks to the British Kidney Patients Association, the National Autistic Society, James Goolnik, Guts UK. Arthritis Research UK and the Health and Safety Executive.
In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to the experts about the health benefits of pets, how much sleep we should be getting, dementia, raynauds and macular degeneration. Our grateful thanks to Dr Deborah Wells, the Sleep Council, SRUK and the Macular Society for their contributions.
In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at Cleft Lip and Palate, how to keep your feet in tip top condition, the difference between a bout of the blues and clinical depression and, to coincide with Vascular Disease Awareness Month, he talks to the Chair of the Circulation Foundation.
In this edition of the ‘Word on Health’ podcast - the health benefits of embracing a Mediterranean diet, why the majority of migraine sufferers don’t consult their GP, the risks of oral piercings, the potential problems with self-medicating herbal medicine and how women underestimate their heart disease risk. www.wordonhealth.com
In this podcast, I cover the importance of 'knowing your numbers' - testosterone deficiency, hearing loss, kidney health and the international campaign for suicide prevention. My grateful thanks to all my guests for their contribution.You can link through to their organisations at our website www.wordonhealth.com
In this episode, Paul Pennington looks at the importance of knowing your heart rhythm, smoking cessation, sensible weight loss, why it should be 'buyer beware' when it comes to cosmetic procedures and anger management.
In this edition Paul Pennington looks at the myths surrounding OCD and Tourettes and as a follow up to the interview with the Lullaby Trust in the pilot, he's joined by Jennifer Reid the joint CEO and founder of Teddy's Wish - to talk about how to communicate with, and support parents living with the loss of a child.
'Word on Health' is the longest running, editorially independent,weekly, short form health report on independent local radio, broadcast by 98 stations across the UK reaching an estimated weekly audience in excess of 2.8 million listeners.
Supported online at www.wordonhealth.com, each report is written and produced by the experienced professional creative broadcast team of Paul Pennington and Sebastien Agasse.
In this pilot episode, Paul Pennington talks to the CEO of the Lullaby Trust.