Episode 81 of THE health and politics podcast just dropped. Our own James Bethell leads the charge last night in @ukparliament.parliament.uk on a social media ban for under-16's. Steve Brine and the man himself discuss what happens next. Listen > podfollow.com/pitnc

Episode #78 just dropped and it's a bit of traditional Christmas fun as original co-host Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard joins @BrineHealth from her new life in #NewZealand. There's a festive game with a Kiwi twist and Steve reveals his daughter paints his nails. Listen: podfollow.com/pitnc Merry Christmas!

Are WE moaning minnies and why might we ask that? Episode #76 just dropped as Steve Brine and James Bethell discuss doctors on strike, a new HIV Action Plan and prostate cancer screening. Plus Steve's Christmas tree has peyronie's disease ... podfollow.com/pitnc

Episode 74 just dropped and it's Dr Sarah Wollaston's final episode on the pod! 🥲 Alongside former Minister, Steve Brine, we talk more doctor strikes, the public and the Budget when it comes to the NHS and our guest is Sonia Pombo from @actionsaltsugar.bsky.social Listen > lnkd.in/ebD-X5UB

Episode #73 just dropped. Budget health speculation from former Minister, Steve Brine, and long term health conditions with Deborah Alsina from @arthritisuk.bsky.social linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

Episode 72 just dropped! Does prevention of ill health really save money? Among the many conversations had with Jennifer Dixon from The Health Foundation - plus De Sarah Wollaston tells of her secret life as a hairdresser! linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

Special LIVE episode just dropped! Steve Brine in conversation with JanetMorrison of Community Pharmacy England reflecting on Pharmacy First. Where it came from - and where it might go next. Listen > linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

Episode #70 just dropped. Dr Sarah Wollaston and former Minister, Steve Brine, consider if we are over diagnosing mental illness in the light of this scoop from the brilliant @HSJnews Oh and are dogs obsessed with their balls? Listen now > linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

Special live episode from @careshow.bsky.social now dropped. Camascope and @homecareassn.bsky.social join me to discuss how social care is mission critical to the prevention story. linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

THE health and politics podcast returns with Episode 68 - a special from Labour Party Conference. We discuss the big health announcements including NHS Online and chat with Baroness Luciana Berger about a new Lords committee to consider the Assisted Dying Bill. Listen > linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

@jimbethell.bsky.social joins Steve while Sarah is away for a sleep special with our guest, Alison Gardiner of @sleepstation-team.bsky.social. We explore why sleep is one of the main pillars of health. Listen here: linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast This episode is sponsored by @sleepstation-team.bsky.social

And we're back with a big one! Dr Penny Dash joins Dr Sarah Wollaston and Steve Brine for a special interview. We cover the abolition of NHSE (and when she really knew) as well as the future of ICB's whether the NHS will ever hit its own waiting time standards. Listen > linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

We return this week with a very special guest. Chair of NHS England, Dr Penny Dash, will join Sarah Wollaston and I. Expect a wide ranging chat about patient safety, NHSE and the Ten Year Plan. What would you like to ask? DM us now or email [email protected]

Episode 65 - a special intv Steve did with Dr Andrew Murray from the GolfAndHealth Project. Steve + Andrew talk about the project, how it came about + the work it does to make the case for golf; not least as club in the bag of prevention ill health! Golf in Society. Listen >> linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

Episode 64 now live! We talk to Dr Charlotte Refsum from @tonyblairinstitute.bsky.social about her work leading their health team. Expect the NHS App (and what it COULD be), obesity drugs and what she thinks of the NHS Ten Year Plan for England. Listen >> linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

Episode 63 now dropped! We talk to Fiona Measham from @theloopuk.bsky.social about drug testing at UK festivals to prevent tragic deaths. And of course we talk resident doctors strikes as five days of action begin tomorrow. Listen > linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

Some years ago I met an amazing team from @theloopuk.bsky.social who work to reduce drug-related harm - including at festivals. This week we talk to their founder about how they're getting on. Episode will drop on Thursday >>> If you have a question, please DM us or email [email protected]

This week on our podcast, Dr Sarah Wollaston and I talk to Matthew Taylor of @nhsconfed.org about the ten year plan - and what next. Listen > linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast

This week Dr Sarah Wollaston and I will talk to Chief Executive of NHS Confederation, Matthew Taylor. One subject - the NHS ten year plan now we've all had a few days to digest it. Should be lively! We want to hear from you with your questions for Matthew - [email protected] or DM us.

Back in the studio this week for a pod drop with me and Dr Sarah Wollaston as we give our initials reactions to the NHS Ten Year ‘Plan’. Spoiler alert - it’s not a plan. Listen > linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast