Best Hannah Molloy Podcasts (2024)

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47: Why are cancer rates rising among younger people? – with Kimmie Ng and Charles Swanton 37:46

1d ago37:46

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Since the early 1990s, there’s been a concerning uptick in cancer incidence among adults younger than 50 years. Scientists are racing to understand what’s driving these trends. Some evidence points to roles for established risk factors – including smoking and obesity. But some research is also exploring environmental exposures – such as microplasti…

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46: A new government and health after the general election: part 2 – with Hannah White and John McTernan 31:18

2M ago31:18

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There’s a new Prime Minister in Downing Street and a new political reality in the UK. But what does it all mean for health and care? The incoming government faces a range of complex policy challenges – many of them linked to health and care – and a daunting fiscal inheritance. While the public might show patience for a few months, they will expect …

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45: The general election and health: part 1 – with Sam Freedman and Paul Corrigan 36:54

3M ago36:54

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As the general election approaches, what are the main parties planning on health and will it make a difference? Polling day is rapidly approaching and all the main party manifestos have now been published. But when it comes to health and care, do we know what we’re voting for? Many commentators have expressed deep frustration at the opacity of the …

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44: Sure Start: a model for long-term policymaking? – with Naomi Eisenstadt and Donna Molloy 33:08

4M ago33:08

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More long-term, mission-led policymaking is sorely needed, but how best to do it? The Sure Start programme was set up with the aim of giving young children the best possible start in life, narrowing gaps in outcomes for disadvantaged children. First announced by the New Labour government in 1998, it has evolved regularly over the past two decades. …

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43: Limp NHS productivity and what to do about it – with Anita Charlesworth and Neil Sebire 32:47

5M ago32:47

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Improving NHS productivity is a key national priority. But what’s behind the slowdown and can it be reversed? Over the past few years, amid the turmoil of COVID-19, the NHS has seen substantial growth in funding and clinical staffing levels. Yet the numbers of patients treated haven’t risen in step – suggesting services, particularly NHS acute hosp…

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42: Our health: is it the economy, stupid? – with Torsten Bell and Diane Coyle 32:04

6M ago32:04

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What's happened to our economy and what does it mean for our health? Many developed economies have been growing more slowly since around 2008, but the UK economy has been struggling more than most. Wages haven't risen since 2008 leaving the average worker £14,000 worse off. Productivity growth – vital to rising living standards – has stalled. Regio…

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41: Two commissions on the future of the NHS – with Rachel Sylvester and Parveen Kumar 35:38

7M ago35:38

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Given the huge pressures on the NHS it's perhaps inevitable people ask, what's the future of it? The NHS and social care are struggling to deliver care and support to people who need it. With services so stretched, waiting times at record highs, public satisfaction falling and a demoralised workforce, is now the time to ask some fundamental questio…

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40: Why aren't we working? – with Sacha Romanovitch and Oliver Coppard 37:47

8M ago37:47

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About a fifth of us of working age – just under 9 million people in the UK – are not looking for or are not able to work. Recently the biggest growth has been among those reporting long-term illness, now at a record high of around 2.7 million. This decline in working-age health is causing concern among employers, politicians and policymakers. Earli…

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39: The year that was – 2023 36:41

9M ago36:41

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Join us as we look back at the pick of the pod in 2023. It's been a turbulent year: the NHS under pressure, the health of the population not improving as fast as we’d like and economic inactivity remaining stubbornly high, especially among working-age people. But it's not all gloom. To some surprise, we saw government ditch its nanny state objectio…

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38: Keeping up with AI in health care: what we need to do next 32:58

10M ago32:58

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AI technologies are advancing rapidly. Yet when it comes to AI in health care we're still in the early stages. The prize could be big – the question is what will it take to realise the benefits? The applications of AI in health care will be far-reaching and profound, from high-quality personalised treatment advice made instantly available to automa…

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37: What do the main political parties really have in store for health? – with Rachel Wolf and Stephen Bush 35:04

11M ago35:04

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A general election is expected in 2024 and no party can ignore the NHS − but what do they plan to do on health? The health service regularly tops voter concerns, consumes a growing share of public spending and features daily in the media. The health of the nation is also moving up the agenda, with ill health the main reason why 2.6 million working-…

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36: Going private: what’s happening and is it a bad thing? – with Sarah Neville and Hettie O’Brien 38:09

12M ago38:09

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A record 7.7 million people are now waiting for elective care in England. With so many waiting for NHS care, polls show deep public concern over access to health services and many considering going private. Meantime policymakers are exploring how the independent sector can help get waiting lists down, and private equity investors are making moves i…

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35: Our health in 2040: are we getting sicker? – with Jeanelle de Gruchy and Kevin Fenton 33:06

1y ago33:06

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Whatever we are doing on health, it isn't enough to prepare for the wave of morbidity that is clearly in sight. Recent Health Foundation modelling estimates 1 in 5 will be living with major illness by 2040, mostly because more of us will be older. But it's not just about age. A record 2.5 million working-age people are already not in work due to il…

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34: NHS at 75: The huge promise of technology – with Navina Evans and Penny Pereira 38:43

1y ago38:43

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In our series marking the NHS’s 75th birthday, we’ve been setting out the big challenges and opportunities ahead for the health service. In this third and final installment, we ask how the potential of technology might be unlocked to benefit patients, the public, staff and the taxpayer. We also share initial reflections on the recently published NH…

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33: NHS at 75: Is political leadership up to the challenge? – with Alan Milburn and Stephen Dorrell 31:55

1y ago31:55

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As we approach the NHS’s 75th birthday in July, we’re releasing a series of three podcast episodes setting out the big questions facing the health service. This second episode explores the role of political leadership in addressing the big challenges in health care, whether political leadership is up to the task of getting the NHS to its 100th anni…

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32: NHS at 75: What are we up against? – with Professor Jagjit Chadha and Anita Charlesworth 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

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The fact the NHS survives by a kind of miracle is one of its endearing British features – so said former health secretary, Kenneth Clarke. Well, can that miracle continue? As we approach the NHS’s 75th birthday in July, we’re launching a series of three podcast episodes setting out the big questions facing the health service. This first episode exp…

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31: How chronic stress weathers our health – with Dr Michelle Kelly-Irving and Professor Nish Chaturvedi 33:56

1+ y ago33:56

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How healthy we are in part depends on the many different exposures we've had over our life – including to physical, psychological and social factors. Chronic exposure to psychosocial stress – for example, poverty or other disadvantage – leads to prolonged strain on the body. This weathering can make us physically ill before our time and prematurely…

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30: AI in health care: hope or hype? With Professor Sir John Bell and Dr Axel Heitmueller 33:58

1+ y ago33:58

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News of artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. We seem to be on the cusp of a revolution in how the latest AI models will change our lives – and health and care could be at the centre of those changes. AI will transform medicine, AI will allow doctorless screening and personalised prevention, AI will boost productivity, AI will make thousands …

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Episode 20: The Future of The Future of Dogs & The Dog Bite Problem: Hannah Molloy 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

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In this closing episode of Season 1 Hannah Molloy, our host, looks back at the past season, asks us what we want the future of the future of dogs podcast to look like and brings us into the present work of 'The Dog Bite Problem' Campaign in Parliament #DogBiteReform bringing her opening speech given in Parliament in November 2022. What part are you…

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29: International Women’s Day: Voices in health care – with Dame Jane Dacre, Dr Nikita Kanani and Dr Gabrielle Mathews 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

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Today, women make up around half of all doctors and two-thirds of all medical students. So, has equality in health care finally been achieved? When International Women’s Day began in 1909, women were still barred from entering medical school. Today women make up a growing share of the medical workforce and students in the UK. Despite this considera…

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Episode 19: The Future of Dog Training Part 2 - Lez, Kamal & Hannah 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

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In Episode 19: The Future of Dog Training Part 2 our resident qualified behaviourist and host, Hannah Molloy invites world renowned dog trainers Kamal Fernandez and Lez Graham back, to speak openly and honestly about the past, present and potential future of the dog training and behaviour industry. In this episode we talk about what the future hold…

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Episode 18: The Future of Dog Training Part 1 - Lez, Kamal & Hannah 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

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In Episode 18: The Future of Dog Training Part 1 our resident qualified behaviourist and host, Hannah Molloy invites world renowned dog trainers Kamal Fernandez and Lez Graham to speak openly and honestly about the past, present and potential future of the dog training and behaviour industry. In this Part 1 of our 2 part season finale we talk about…

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Episode 17: The Future of Dog Rescue Part 2 - Kelly Dunbar 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

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In 'The Future Of Dog Rescue Part 2' we continue the conversation with Kelly Gorman Dunbar, professional dog trainer, industry consultant, and educator/mentor for dog trainers! She's also the COO and Training Director for Sirius Puppy & Dog training and a content creator and instructor for the Dunbar Academy, an online educational resource for both…

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Episode 16: The Future of Dog Rescue Part 1 - Kelly Dunbar 37:05

1+ y ago37:05

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In 'The Future Of Dog Rescue Part 1' we meet Kelly Gorman Dunbar, professional dog trainer, industry consultant, and educator/mentor for dog trainers! She's also the COO and Training Director for Sirius Puppy & Dog training and a content creator and instructor for the Dunbar Academy, an online educational resource for both pet professionals and own…

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Episode 15: The Future of Dog Food Part 2 - Melanie Sainsbury 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

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In Episode 15 'The Future of Dog Food Part 2' Hannah continues the conversation with nutrition expert Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Europes leading raw and fresh food specialist Natures Menu! In this episode we myth bust some of the common concerns many people have about switching from a dried food onto a raw or fresh food diet…

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Episode 14: The Future of Dog Food Part 1: Melanie Sainsbury 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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In Episode 14 'The Future of Dog Food Part 1' We meet qualified veterinary nurse, dog trainer, 'The Pupcast' podcast host and nutrition expert Melanie Sainsbury! In this episode we talk all things raw and fresh dog food, find out how Melanie's journey took her from vet practise to the veterinary eduction manager at Natures Menu and we ask about som…

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28: Low life expectancy in the north east, and what to do about it – with Alice Wiseman and Professor Clare Bambra 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

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Improvements to life expectancy slowed in the last decade, and in some communities even went into reverse. In England, the north east region has the lowest life expectancy. The last decade and a half has seen a worrying increase in mortality among younger people, and in particular men who are dying before their time. A big chunk of this excess mort…

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Episode 13: The Future of Dogs and Vets Part 2: Dr Lennon Foo 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

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Advisory: This episode contains material of a sensitive nature including suicide that may be triggering for some listeners. In Episode 13: 'The Future of Dogs & Vets Part 2' Hannah continues to talk to vet, author and true humanitarian Dr Lennon Foo about the past the present and the potential future of the Veterinary industry. In this episode we f…

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Episode 12: The Future of Dogs and Vets Part 1: Dr Lennon Foo 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

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Advisory: This episode contains material of a highly sensitive nature including suicide that may be triggering for some listeners. In Episode 12: 'The Future of Dogs & Vets Part 1' Hannah talks to vet, author and true humanitarian Dr Lennon Foo about the past the present and the potential future of the Veterinary industry. Lennon gives us his deep …

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Episode 11: The Future of Dog Campaigning Part 2: Marc Abraham OBE 42:39

1+ y ago42:39

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In episode 11 ‘The Future of Dog Campaigning Part 2 ’ Hannah continues the conversation with Marc Abraham OBE, otherwise known as 'Marc the vet', co founder of the All Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group, author of Lucy's Law; both a book and a piece of groundbreaking UK legislation that bans the 3rd party sale of puppies in the UK, maki…

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Episode 10: The Future of Dog Campaigning Part 1: Marc Abraham OBE 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

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In episode 10 ‘The Future of Dog Campaigning Part 1 ’ Hannah talks to Marc Abraham OBE, otherwise known as 'Marc the vet', co founder of the All Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group, author of Lucy's Law; both a book and a piece of groundbreaking UK legislation that bans the 3rd party sale of puppies in the UK, making it illegal to buy a …

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Episode 9: The Future of Dogs & Kids Part 2: Debby Lucken & KAD 43:56

1+ y ago43:56

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In episode 9 ‘The Future of Dogs & Children Part 2 ’ Hannah talks to Debby Lucken, award winning dog trainer and behaviourist and the founder of 'Kids Around Dogs (KAD)' In this episode we talk about; The joys and challenges of training school dogs, How and why a fear of dogs might develop in a child or an adult & we delve into the backstage prep h…

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Episode 8: The Future of Dogs & Kids Part 1: Debby Lucken & KAD 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

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In episode 8 ‘The Future of Dogs & Children Part 1 ’ Hannah talks to Debby Lucken, award winning dog trainer and behaviourist and the founder of 'Kids Around Dogs (KAD)' In this episode we ask what it is that makes Debby's work with children and dogs a totally groundbreaking and life saving initiative in the UK, we dream together about Debby's What…

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27: The year that was – 2022 round-up 31:55

1+ y ago31:55

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What a rollercoaster year it's been. In this Christmas round-up, we're looking back over our 2022 podcast episodes and pulling out some top insights for you to reflect on. Our chief executive Dr Jennifer Dixon shares clips from: Catherine Howarth and John Godfrey, Are businesses and investors really serious about improving our health? Dame Carol Bl…

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Episode 7: The Future of Dog Grooming Part 2 -Sue Williamson 31:14

2y ago31:14

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In episode 7 ‘The Future of Dog Grooming Part 2’ Hannah continues the conversation with Sue Williamson, qualified consent based groomer and author, about their mutual passion for teaching low stress handling techniques to qualified groomers and pet owners. In this episode we find out how this style of grooming could improve a show winning groom and…

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26: Is ill health driving economic inactivity, and what can be done about it? – with Sarah O’Connor and Professor James Banks 39:00

2y ago39:00

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We're all familiar with some of the challenges ahead in the UK: a fiscal squeeze, limp productivity, a labour shortage and an ageing population with increasing needs. As Andy Haldane put it in our recent REAL Challenge lecture, two routes to prosperity for the UK include increasing the number of workers and their productivity. But both of these rou…

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Episode 6: The Future of Dog Grooming Part 1 -Sue Williamson 34:35

2y ago34:35

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In episode 6 ‘The Future of Dog Grooming Part 1’ Hannah talks to Sue Williamson, qualified groomer and author of three books on consent based grooming about their mutual passion for teaching low stress handling techniques to qualified groomers and pet owners. In this episode we find out about Sues life long dream for grooming and dig into the detai…

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Episode 5: The Future of Dog Breeding Part 2 Dr Jessica Hekman 32:31

2y ago32:31

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In episode 5 ‘The Future of Dog Breeding Part 2’ Hannah continues the conversation with Dr Jessica Hekman DMV, founder of The Functional Dog Collaborative, about the past, present and potential future of dog breeding on an international scale. For more information and to join in the conversation on the future of dog breeding head over to The Functi…

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Episode 4: The Future of Dog Breeding Part 1 Dr Jessica Hekman 27:56

2y ago27:56

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In episode 4 ‘The Future of Dog Breeding Part 1’ Hannah talks to the infinitely wise Dr Jessica Hekman DMV, founder of The Functional Dog Collaborative, about the past, present and potential future of dog breeding on an international scale. In this episode we discover where Jessicas love for genetics began and explore her unique 'what if..?' that c…

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Episode 3: The Future of Dog Conversations - Dr Cloud Part 2 34:35

2y ago34:35

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In episode 3 ‘The Future of Dog Conversations Part 2’ Hannah talks to Dr Henry Cloud, Clinical Psychologist and New York Times best selling Author about how to have difficult conversations with love and limits. Dr Cloud has written over 45 books on behaviour and mental health including the best selling ‘Boundaries’ and today we finish the conversat…

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Episode 2: The Future of Dogs Conversations - Dr Cloud Part 1 36:45

2y ago36:45

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In episode 2 ‘The Future of Dog Conversations Part 1’ Hannah talks to Dr Henry Cloud, Clinical Psychologist and New York Times best selling Author about how to have difficult conversations with love and limits. Dr Cloud has written over 45 books on behaviour and mental health including the best selling ‘boundaries’ and today we learn more about him…

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Episode 1: The Future Of Dogs - Introducing Hannah Molloy 26:26

2y ago26:26

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Settle into the start of our startling series of conversations, meet your host Hannah Molloy and hear the heart that beats behind The Future Of Dogs Podcast. Listen in as we find out what we can look forward to in future episodes, discover what questions we're going to bring to the conversation table and hear about some of the upcoming guests on th…

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25: What to do about dying? – with Richard Smith and Libby Sallnow 35:29

2y ago35:29

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We don’t like to think about death. To many, death and dying have no value and are relegated to the margins of our lives. But about half a million of us in Britain die each year, mostly in our 80s, with half of us dying in our usual place of residence – in our own bed. With palliative care stretched and family and friends often left unsupported, wh…

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24: Does a new Prime Minister signal change in health and social care? – with Rachel Wolf and Isabel Hardman 39:55

2y ago39:55

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A new Prime Minister, government and health secretary, all facing a formidable array of challenges. Prime Minister Liz Truss has said that putting the NHS ‘on a firm footing’ is one of her top three priorities (alongside the economy and energy). Meanwhile, Health Secretary Thérèse Coffey has said her priorities are ABCD (ambulances, backlog, care a…

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23: From white coat to grey suit: should more clinicians manage the NHS? – with Dr Stephen Swensen and Dr Dominique Allwood 40:50

2y ago40:50

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In meeting the huge challenges facing the NHS, technology is often looked to as the great hope. Yet studies suggest good management is a more active ingredient for success. Over the years numerous reports have called for more clinicians to manage the NHS, highlighting their deep knowledge of clinical care, and insight and credibility to make effect…

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22: A tale of two hospitals: the pandemic and its aftermath in Berlin and London – with Professor Heyo Kroemer and Professor Tim Orchard 40:40

2y ago40:40

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The pandemic challenged every health care system in the world. But what can we learn from one another aboutin the way we responded, and how we might improve for future threats? In this episode we look up close at the experience of two large academic teaching hospitals embedded in two different health care systems – the Charité in Berlin, Germany’s …

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21: How the public thinks about health, and why it matters – with Dr Jacqui Dyer and John Hume 37:27

2y ago37:27

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Ask the public about health, and they often put the responsibility on the individual and the NHS. And yet we know the context in which we live and make choices really matters. The context that governments, businesses, employers and investors have a big hand in shaping. Polling shows the public is increasingly seeing the government as having an impo…

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20: Reforming health care: reflections from a former health minister – with Lord Norman Warner 32:44

2+ y ago32:44

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The NHS is experiencing an unusual set of pressures at the moment, with waiting lists of 6.5 million, staff shortages, ambulance delays, long waits and much more. Meanwhile, public satisfaction with the NHS has nosedived, according to the recent British Social Attitudes survey. While politicians acknowledge the challenges and repeat their support f…

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19: Will the rising cost of living be paid for by our health? – with Dame Clare Moriarty and Bim Afolami MP 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

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This year households across the UK are facing the biggest squeeze in living standards since the 1950s. Most of us will feel the impact, but poor households are being hit the hardest. We know that poverty and the stress of debt harms our health in the short and long term. One role of the state is to provide a welfare safety net. After last month's S…

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18: Time to get tougher on the risk factors fraying our health? – with Professor Kevin Fenton and Richard Sloggett 37:21

2+ y ago37:21

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For the last decade, gains in life expectancy have been stalling. We’re living more years in poor health too, with a 20 year gap in healthy life expectancy between women living in the richest and poorest areas. The biggest risk factors driving the UK‘s high burden of ill health are smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity and harmful alcohol use. Al…

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