Episodes

  • 42. Lord Bethell part two - Budget special

    42. Lord Bethell part two - Budget special
    Nov 7 2024
    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.
    Show more Show less
    44 mins
  • 41. James Bethell guest co-host

    41. James Bethell guest co-host
    Oct 24 2024
    For the first episode of the post-Helen era, Steve is joined by guest co-host (and fellow traveller) Lord James Bethell for the 'Prevention is the new cure' podcast focused on health and politics. The pair discuss the Ten Year Plan 'listening exercise' launched this week, prostate cancer, Ozempic and whether next week's Budget will be a moment grasped - or an opportunity missed - on prevention for Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. 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.
    Show more Show less
    47 mins
  • 40. Helen bows out

    40. Helen bows out
    Oct 10 2024
    This week marks two huge milestones, with the 40th episode of 'Prevention is the new cure' and (sadly) Helen's last appearance as co-host alongside Steve before heading to New Zealand to embark on her new journey in the health world. Health news hasn't been quiet though and Steve and Helen delve into some big stories related to assisted dying and ovarian cancer as well as welcoming special 'guest', Nikki Kanani, to hear about the NEKO pilot related early disease detection, Aneira and her role in women’s health. Want to ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media at 'Prevention is the new cure'.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    52 mins
  • 39. Reports galore and party conference season

    39. Reports galore and party conference season
    Sep 26 2024
    Helen and Steve take delve through a huge host of reports on the future of the NHS, that have been released in the past couple of weeks including the Darzi Review and from The Institute For Public Policy Research and Policy Exchange. As usual Pod Surgery picks up on some of the health headlines from the news this week. Want to ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media at 'Prevention is the new cure'.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    45 mins
  • 38. A BIG Darzi shaped health week

    38. A BIG Darzi shaped health week
    Sep 12 2024
    Steve and Helen take a deep dive into Lord Ara Darzi's review aimed at identifying the biggest barriers to improving waiting lists, giving their raw and honest assessment of the approach. Also in this week's episode our hosts discuss the launch of a national RSV vaccination programme and a fresh smoking bill hitting Parliament which will outline the new Labour Government's approach on the subject. Want to ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media at 'Prevention is the new cure'.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    35 mins
  • 37. Holy Grail, CQC, MPox and puberty blockers

    37. Holy Grail, CQC, MPox and puberty blockers
    Aug 22 2024
    Steve and Helen fresh from their Summer holidays discuss the top new stories of the past couple of weeks, including the CQC, criticisms of GRAIL multi-cancer early detection tests, Mpox and puberty blockers among other things. Want to ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media at 'Prevention is the new cure'.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    50 mins
  • 36. Pay rises and new NHS workforce strife

    36. Pay rises and new NHS workforce strife
    Aug 8 2024
    Helen and Steve discuss the pay rises for junior doctors, with the Government hoping this may bring their industrial action to an end, and the signs of further strike trouble ahead with GPs. Joining the pod for a segment on smoking and vaping is Cancer Research UK's Ian Walker who shares his experiences from a recent trip to New Zealand and Australia and the charity's hopes for legislations in the UK. Want to ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media at 'Prevention is the new cure'.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    47 mins
  • 35. Cancer special w/ Gemma Peters

    35. Cancer special w/ Gemma Peters
    Jul 25 2024
    Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, Gemma Peters, joins Helen and Steve on the pod to talk all things cancer and the amazing work that Macmillan Cancer do - including their famous coffee morning month each September. Helen and Steve also delve into the recent political developments in the United States and what they might mean for health on both sides of the ponds, the IT outage that recently hit GP surgeries across the country and the Covid Inquiry. Want to ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media at 'Prevention is the new cure'.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    42 mins