Best Steve Brine MP Podcasts (2024)

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34. New Ministers, new Government and new vision 40:50

3d ago40:50

40:50

Off the back of an historic election Helen and Steve take a deep dive into Labour's health policy and it's impact on prevention, the NHS and social care. They also cover their thoughts on the new Ministerial appointments including the new Secretary of State, Wes Streeting MP. Want ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@steve…

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33. General Election special 47:55

18d ago47:55

47:55

Helen and Steve pick apart the major parties' manifestos ahead of the General Election on Thursday 4th July, they share their hopes and ambitions for the next Government and what the impact might be on health and the NHS. Want ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media at 'Prevention is …

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32. Men's Health Week special w/ Toby Freeman 42:15

1M ago42:15

42:15

With Men's Health Week in full force, Helen and Steve welcome Toby Freeman from the Robin Cancer Trust onto the pod to talk about cancer awareness and the charities work. Helen and Steve also cover a host of other stories that have featured in the news and political party manifestos over the past week. Want ask a question for next episode? Drop a q…

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31. A look back on health during the past Parliament 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

With the General Election called last week, Steve and Helen take an in-depth look back at health policy in the fourteen years of Conservative Government, as well as the work of the Health and Social Care Select Committee in the past Parliament. The report on the infected blood inquiry, Jersey's new policy on assisted dying and a new junior doctors …

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30. Steve and Helen's travels, birth trauma and Coppafeel! 41:35

2M ago41:35

41:35

Helen is back on the podcast joining Steve to cover some of the biggest health stories from the past two week. Steve and Helen share some international prevention news from their recent travels in Sweden and New Zealand. The Podsurgery is once again opened taking questions from listeners. Want ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to …

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29. Special w/ Lord Bethell 40:18

2M ago40:18

40:18

With Helen away, former Health Minister and Peer, Lord Bethell, joins Steve on the podcast to discuss the Smoking and Vapes Bill, smartphones and their effect on young people and some of the biggest news stories from the past week. Want ask a question for next episode? Drop a quick email to podcast@stevebrine.com or find us on social media at 'Prev…

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28. Tobacco and Vapes Bill 29:28

3M ago29:28

29:28

Helen and Steve delve into the biggest health news stories from the past couple of weeks. Steve shares his views on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill after just leaving the House of Commons following his speech. Helen picks up on the Cass Report and rising concerns about mental health especially for MPs and other professionals. Want ask a question for nex…

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27. Special w/ Marcel Gehrung 49:01

3M ago49:01

49:01

Steve Brine MP and Helen Stokes-Lampard are joined by Cyted Health CEO and Co-Founder, Marcel Gehrung, to hear about innovations in the diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal cancers they're leading. Cyted's mission is to save lives through early disease detection using non-endoscopic diagnostic technology. Helen and Steve also tackle the assisted dyi…

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26. Cancer research special w/ Harpal Kumar 45:10

4M ago45:10

45:10

Steve and Helen welcome the former Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK, Harpal Kumar, onto the Pod. Harpal now leads GRAIL who's mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured and to improve and save lives. As usual Helen and Steve also pick up the most pressing health news stories of the last two weeks including breast cancer screening,…

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25. Pharmacy special w/ Paul Rees 46:16

4M ago46:16

46:16

The Chief Executive of the National Pharmacy Association, Paul Rees MBE, joins the podcast to discuss crisis in community pharmacy and the need for a New Deal for the sector. Helen and Steve also delve into the health side of the Chancellor's 2024 Budget, sharing what they liked and what they thought was missed. If you have a topic you'd like to se…

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24. Emergency Medicine special w/ Adrian Boyle 40:42

5M ago40:42

40:42

The newest guest to join Helen and Steve on the pod is Adrian Boyle, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, to talk about preventing harm in the community in A&E departments. Steve and Helen also discuss the Government's Pharmacy First programme, the new dental plan, Measles and a host of topical subjects featured in the news over th…

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23. Special w/ Secretary of State for Health 41:22

5M ago41:22

41:22

Steve and Helen are joined by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Victoria Atkins MP. Victoria talks about the Department's Pharmacy First programme and the landmark announcement banning disposable vapes, as well as taking questions from our listeners. Helen and Steve also discuss the 'imminent' Dental Development Plan and Steve's travel…

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22. Dentistry special w/ Sara Hurley 46:17

6M ago46:17

46:17

Steve and Helen welcome the former Chief Dental Officer, Sara Hurley, onto the podcast to cover all things dentistry and oral health, including questions from you, our listeners, and issues facing NHS dentistry. Helen and Steve also pick up on some of the top health news stories from the past couple of weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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21. Junior doctors, NHS dentists and E. coli 36:26

6M ago36:26

36:26

Helen and Steve tackle some of the biggest new stories that broke over the Christmas and new year period, including the ongoing pay dispute between junior doctors and the Government, the challenges facing NHS dentistry, Steve's work with the Health and Social Care Select Committee and so much more. Keep close attention to the close as Steve reveals…

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20. Men's health special w/ Charlie Bethel 37:09

7M ago37:09

37:09

Helen and Steve welcome Charlie Bethel, Chief Executive of UK Men's Shed Association, to talk about men's health and specifically men's mental health. Charlie speaks about the 'big society' that Men's Sheds offers the community. Also covered in this week's episode is a major announcement on HIV and AIDS testing and Elton John's campaign behind it a…

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19. Elton John, Cancer and Tattoos and piercings 38:52

8M ago38:52

38:52

It's been a busy few weeks of news for Helen and Steve to sink their teeth into and they kick off this episode discussing the new health ministers' roles and an end to industrial action. They also break down the disappointing news out of New Zealand regarding a U-turn on their revolutionary smoking policy and it's possible impact on the UK's own po…

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18. Breast cancer special w/ Delyth Morgan 44:48

8M ago44:48

44:48

Helen and Steve are back breaking down the news of the past two weeks including the Kings Speech; and what was included and missed, the cabinet reshuffle and what that might mean for health policy and a number of recent news stories. Also joining Helen and Steve is Delyth Morgan, CEO of Breast Cancer Now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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17. Special w/ Jeremy Hunt MP 43:50

9M ago43:50

43:50

The episode you've all been waiting for here is finally here! Chancellor of the Exchequer and former Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt MP, joins Steve and Helen on the podcast to talk all things strikes, NHS Workforce Plan and cancer. The Chancellor also joins the Pod Surgery to take questions for you, our listeners. Steve and Helen also discuss the He…

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16. Smoking, party conferences and Steve in Ghana 33:43

9M ago33:43

33:43

Steve and Helen delve into the details coming out of Party conference season including the major announcement by the Prime Minister that children turning 14 or younger this year can never legally be sold cigarettes in their lifetime. The episode also takes a look at the Liberal Democrat's 'Transforming the Nation's Health' plan. Other topics includ…

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15. HIV Special w/ Kevin Fenton 44:41

10M ago44:41

44:41

Steve and Helen are back for another week to get to the bottom of the current health news, discussing strikes, developments for Martha's Rule, Covid-19 boosters and rumours of a disposable vaping ban. Kevin Fenton, Regional Director, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (London), Government’s Chief Advisor, HIV overseeing implementation of…

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14. Heat, Martha's rule and cancer 30:11

10M ago30:11

30:11

Steve and Helen brave the heat for the most recent episode of Prevention is the new cure to tackle some of the biggest health news stories of the past week. Tune in to hear about the story behind Martha's Rule, the news that cancer cases are surging in under 50s and the dangers of heatwaves. Pod Surgery is also back to discuss 'what success looks l…

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13. Allergies special w/ Owen's law 40:31

11M ago40:31

40:31

Steve and Helen are back with another special as they welcome the campaigners behind Owen's Law, Emma Kocher and Paul Carey, to learn more about the danger of allergies and the need for better information and warnings in restaurants. As usual this episode also covers the news of the day including Lucy Letby's horrific murder of seven babies, cancer…

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12. Summer holidays special 39:50

11M ago39:50

39:50

In this Summer holiday special, Helen and Steve cover a variety of topics including weight loss, malaria and the ever present Covid-19. The duo also delve into the decision behind increasing numbers of UK doctors heading down under. Pod Surgery is back with dogs, sun cream, steps and flip-flops! 17mins 24mins 30mins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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11. Special w/ David Haslam and David Pendleton 41:26

12M ago41:26

41:26

Helen and Steve are straight back to business after a short break as they delve deeper into the workforce plan and public sector pay. They also discuss measles, vaccinations and the UK's aging population before welcoming Professor Sir David Haslam and Professor David Pendleton to discuss wider issues in healthcare and Sir David's new book. Hosted o…

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10. NHS Workforce special 41:37

1y ago41:37

41:37

Steve and Helen take a deep dive into the NHS workforce plan following its grand unveiling last week and also reflect on a major week of celebration and thanksgiving for the NHS for it's 75th anniversary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9. NHS Confed special w/ Matthew Taylor 37:16

1y ago37:16

37:16

The CEO of the NHS Confederation, Matthew Taylor, is the latest guest on Steve and Helen's podcast to talk all things prevention, NHS Confed and his time in Tony Blair's Downing Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8. Sex and the weather 36:22

1y ago36:22

36:22

Sex and weather are on the table in this week's episode, as Helen and Steve take a deeper look at the record breaking infections of gonorrhoea and syphilis. Also covered are developments in the fight against illegal vaping, the upcoming workforce plan and the dangers of heart disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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7. Body image special w/ Dr Luke Evans MP 36:49

1y ago36:49

36:49

Dr Luke Evans MP is the latest guest on the podcast as he talks more about his body image campaign and Steve and Helen break down the related prevention issues. Other key issues covered are the latest Junior Doctors strike action, illegal vaping and Chelsea Flower Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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6. Diabetes special w/ Chris Askew 37:44

1y ago37:44

37:44

In this episode Steve and Helen take an in depth look the Government's newly announced Primary Care Recovery Plan and also welcome the Chief Executive of Diabetes UK, Chris Askew, to have a special discussion on diabetes and specifically type 2 diabetes. Steve, Helen and Chris also open the Pod Surgery covering the sugar tax and bariatric surgery. …

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5. Vaccination and Dental care: Disentangling the myths and facts 38:45

1y ago38:45

38:45

Steve and Helen delve into the world of vaccinations and dentistry as they separate out myth from fact. They also cover the new phenomenon of 'activity snacking' and open the Pod Surgery to hear feedback from the smoking and vaping special as well as touch on workforce issues in the NHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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4. Smoking and vaping special w/ Deborah Arnott 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

37:50

Episode 4 of Prevention is the new cure sees Steve and Helen talk ongoing industrial action by junior doctors, the infected blood inquiry and Parkinson's, as well as welcoming their second guest onto the show in the form of the Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), Deborah Arnott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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3. Strikes, laughing gas and Steve's dream 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

34:50

Steve and Helen talk junior doctor strikes, the issues surrounding Nitrous Oxide and open the Pod Surgery to cover alcohol harm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2. Cancer special w/ Cally Palmer 40:25

1+ y ago40:25

40:25

Steve and Helen welcome their first guest onto the podcast as they talked cancer with the National Cancer Director, Dame Cally Palmer. Steve and Helen also gave their immediate budget reactions and discussed the junior doctors strike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1. Podcast from across the pond 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

31:22

Helen and Steve talk end of life care, technology, cancer and open the "pod surgery" to talk diabetes, obesity and dentistry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pilot 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

36:08

Helen and Steve talk strikes, prevention and the start of an interactive "pod surgery". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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