Prevention is the new cure

Explanation and conversation on health and politics | Hosted by former Health Ministers, @BrineHealth and @jimbethell | Stream now on podcast apps and YouTube

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🚨 Coming this week...

In conversation with Sir Chris Whitty - England's Chief Medical Officer.

@BrineHealth and @JimBethell are going back to the Department of Health to record a special 100th episode of the podcast, considering whether we are truly lifting our ambitions to prevent ill health - with the head of the public health profession.

What would you like us to discuss with England's Chief Medical Officer?

⏰ Episode drops later this week.
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Here we go! @JimBethell and @BrineHealth recording a special interview this morning for @PreventionPodc with @CMO_England Chris Whitty to mark our 100th episode. It drops across all platforms and You Tube tomorrow (Thursday) lunchtime. #prevention #chriswhitty

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We spend billions treating diseases after they’ve already taken hold. But what if the future of healthcare isn't a better hospital, but a world where you never need one in the first place?

If you want to understand the intersection of politics, policy, and the future of your health, you need to subscribe to Prevention is the New Cure.

Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

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"It took 11 minutes"

@BrineHealth points out that UK Melanoma cases have hit their highest level ever.
@JimBethell explains new technology helping to fight against this.

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“This is absolutely iconic for our show”

@JimBethell takes a look at new Targeted Lung Health Checks undertaken by the NHS in retail carparks that are helping to find people with early stage cancer. He suggests that this sort of measure is absolutely the epitome of the podcast’s mission.

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“A single injection for life!”

@JimBethell explains the brand new ‘Verve-102’ injection, that in theory, could replace regular or even daily cholesterol injections with a single shot for life.

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“We have seen a trebling of presentations of anaphylaxis to emergency departments in 20 years”

@DrAdamFox presents examples of tragic and avoidable cases of young people dying from an allergic reaction, in similar circumstances highlighting the case for full ingredient lists on menus in restaurants.

He points to the @OwensLaw1 campaign which advocates for this to be passed into law.

@JimBethell | @BrineHealth | @BSACI_allerg | @NatashasLegacy | @AllergyUK1 | @AnaphylaxisUK

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Does Tony Blair have a point?

“People say he’s right” says @BrineHealth who reflects on Tony Blair’s intervention in Labour leadership discussions this week, and points out how many people have been impressed by his healthcare suggestions.

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🆕 On this week's podcast, former health ministers Steve Brine and James Bethell break down why Number 10 is likely furious with Tony Blair’s latest intervention on NHS tech - and why he’s actually 100% right.

Episode 99 is streaming now 🎧

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We spend billions treating diseases after they’ve already taken hold. But what if the future of healthcare isn't a better hospital, but a world where you never need one in the first place?

If you want to understand the intersection of politics, policy, and the future of your health, you need to subscribe to Prevention is the New Cure.

Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

@BrineHealth @JimBethell

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“He was early on prevention and whole person care”

@BrineHealth shares what he thinks are some of Andy Burnham’s achievements as health secretary suggesting he was an early voice in the prevention movement, well before it became mainstream conversation within the NHS.

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Will healthcare be a major focus in any future Labour Leadership Contest?

@JimBethell points out just how much focus Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have already focused on healthcare, as speculation on a Labour leadership challenge continues.

@BrineHealth points out that if either of them become Prime Minister, they would only be the second former health secretary ever to do so.

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Is this outbreak of Ebola different from previous flare ups?

@BrineHealth and @JimBethell discuss why this particular outbreak of ebola may feel more concerning than in previous cases, particularly pertaining to vaccine development…

and why unlike on prior occasions, Western Africa is unlikely to receive much Western funding.

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. @JimBethell and @BrineHealth discuss the Lady Garden Foundation’s garden and the Chelsea Flower Show and highlight just how positive an impact charities such as the foundation are making when it comes to Women’s health research.

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“The best networking exercise in Britain”

@BrineHealth shares his love for Chelsea Flower Show, taking place this week and explains that it makes him ".

@JimBethell admits that he isn’t such a fan of the gardens on display but that the week provides a networking opportunity like no other.

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Burnham v Streeting on health policy?

How do Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting’s philosophies compare when it comes to healthcare?

Steve Brine and James Bethell try to figure out what each potential Labour leadership candidate’s health ideals are.

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🆕Former Health Ministers @JimBethell and @BrineHealth dive straight into the intersection of Westminster drama and health policy to dissect:

The Tale of Two Health Secretaries - Andy Burnham vs. Wes Streeting.

🎧📺Streaming now on podcast apps and on YouTube.

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Amid speculation of another Labour leadership contest, @BrineHealth shares his view that members of political parties should not help to decide the Prime Minister and that the current system borders on ‘corrupt’.

@JimBethell

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We spend billions treating diseases after they’ve already taken hold. But what if the future of healthcare isn't a better hospital, but a world where you never need one in the first place?

If you want to understand the intersection of politics, policy, and the future of your health, you need to subscribe to Prevention is the New Cure.

Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

@BrineHealth @JimBethell