The Health Equity Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Join host Tracey O’Neill on the Health Equity Podcast for an insightful conversation with Victoria Goodwin, the National Clinical Lead for NHS Wales, as they explore the increasing pressures on urgent and emergency care services. They discuss deteriorating waiting times, overcrowded emergency departments, and the challenges caused by so-called “frequent service users.” Victoria ex...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Health Equity Podcast , host Dr Carys Stringer speaks with Amber Griffiths, a speech and language therapist who recently completed primary research as part of the MSc in Prevention, Population Health and Leadership with the Academy for Health Equity and Bangor University. Amber shares insights from her qualitative study exploring how allied health profession...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Health Equity Podcast, hosted by Tracey O’Neill, features Dr Patricia Masterson Algar from Bangor University discussing young carers who support people living with dementia. It explores research on peer support funded by Health and Care Research Wales, showing how it helps reduce isolation and provides practical and emotional support. The conversation highlight...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Health Equity Podcast, Tracey O’Neill speaks with Dr Ceryl Teleri Davies, social worker, academic and Research Wales Advanced Fellow at Bangor University. Drawing on her doctoral research with young people in North Wales, Dr Davies explores how harmful gendered social norms shape attitudes towards relationships, masculinity and femininity. The conversation e...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Lorelei talks to Nia Thomas, Head of Culture Development from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board , about what it really takes to build a healthy workplace culture in healthcare – one where staff feel safe, supported and empowered. Drawing on her extensive experience in organisational culture, Nia explores how culture is shaped by everyone, not just leade...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at something most of us slip into without meaning to - spending workdays sitting still. Imogen is joined by Anna Quinn , Wellbeing Officer at Bangor University, to talk about how this “desk-bound culture” crept in, what it’s doing to our energy and focus, and why moving more during the day doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Health Equity Podcast , host Dr Lorelei Jones sits down with Dr Carys Stringer , Health Economist at Bangor University and a member of the newly launched Women’s Health Research Centre . Together, they reflect on the College of Medicine and Health’s Women’s Health Symposium held at Pontio, Bangor University (17th September 2025). The event brought together r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr Amrita Jesurasa, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Wales, joins us to unpack the new Prevention-Based Health and Care (PBHC) Framework. We explore how this ambitious, system-wide approach is embedding prevention into everyday decision-making, reducing inequalities, and reshaping public health in Wales. Amrita shares practical insights into the "...

Send us Fan Mail In this month's episode of The Health Equity Podcast , we’re joined by Dr. Sofie Roberts, climate researcher and Research Officer at Bangor University. Sofie shares her journey from environmental science to the heart of health economics, exploring how climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, such as tree planting, wildflower meadows, and greener urban spaces. All of whic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Health Equity Podcast , we’re joined by Dr. Lewis Elliott, Environmental Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter, to explore the fascinating findings of the Blue Health Project - a pan-European research initiative examining the relationship between blue spaces (like rivers, lakes, and coastlines) and public health. From mental wellbeing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we speak to Dr Rebecca Payne, GP and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Bangor University, about a fantastic project transforming out-of-hours healthcare in North Wales. The REMeDy machine (Remote Medication Made Easy) is a new technology allowing patients to access urgent prescriptions like antibiotics when local pharmacies are closed. Dr Payne shares how a Twitter rant...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sit down with Dr. Nathan Bray, Academy Lead and advocate for improving health outcomes through innovative measurement tools. We explore an issue affecting nearly a quarter of the UK population: the challenges faced by individuals living with disabilities and impairments. Dr. Bray shares insights into his latest groundbreaking project, AdaptQoL, aimed at better m...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare features a conversation hosted by our very own Dr. Lorelei Jones with Dr. Emma Hosking, Medical Director of an Integrated Care Community in North Wales. Dr. Hosking discusses the importance of systems leadership in improving population health, emphasising collaboration, mutual appreciation, and a holistic approach to patient...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the complexities of organ donation: This week's episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare explores the UK's opt-out organ donation system. Dr. Leah McLaughlin from Bangor University shares her insights from evaluating the opt-out system in Wales and England.  We discuss the unexpected challenges faced by families during the donation process, explore h...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare features Rakesh Kumar MBE, a clinical specialist physiotherapist and lecturer at Bangor University. Rakesh shares his inspiring journey, highlighting the significant health disparities faced by minority communities, particularly within the South Asian diaspora. He discusses the cultural barriers to preventative healthcare, th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our host Tracey engages in a discussion with Dr. Mike Brady, Consultant Paramedic and Assistant Clinical Director at the Welsh Ambulance Service. With a robust background in clinical practice and telehealth, Dr. Brady delves into the profound impact of remote clinical care in today's healthcare landscape. The conversation explores the benefits, including incr...

Send us Fan Mail [Part 1 of 2 ] In this conversation between Dr Catrin Hedd Jones, Post Graduate Supervisor, and Catrin Roberts, an experienced midwife and Professional Doctorate Student, the two discuss the importance of language use in and during childbirth. In this two-part episode of 'Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare', recorded in both English and Welsh, we explore Catrin Robe...

Send us Fan Mail [Rhan 2 o 2] Yn y sgwrs hon rhwng Dr Catrin Hedd Jones, Goruchwyliwr Ôl Radd, a Catrin Roberts, bydwraig brofiadol a myfyrwraig Doethuriaeth Broffesiynol, mae'r ddau yn trafod pwysigrwydd iaith yn ystod y profiad geni. Yn y bennod ddwy ran o 'Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare', sydd yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, rydym yn archwilio ymchwil arloesol Catrin Roberts ar dd...

Send us Fan Mail ​Join us for another episode of 'Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare' featuring Professor Charles Musselwhite from Aberystwyth University.​ Professor Musselwhite shares his expertise on the intricate relationships between ageing, transportation, and community wellbeing. Discover how our increasingly car-dependent society impacts older adults' mobility and social...

Send us Fan Mail In this latest episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare, we explore the crucial topic of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on health outcomes. Our host, Tracey is joined by Dr Kate Ford, a research fellow at Bangor University and research lead at the Public Health Collaborating Centre with Public Health Wales. Dr Ford shares insights from a decade of...

Send us Fan Mail We are delighted to be joined today by special guest, Dr Nia Jones – Programme Lead for the new North Wales Medical School, part of Bangor University. The school is a collaborative endeavour involving the Welsh Government, universities, healthcare providers, primary care, patients, and the public and aims to address the unique needs of North Wales, including mountain medicine, and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the "Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare" podcast features an interview with Greg Parry, an expert in leadership development and performance psychology. ​The discussion focuses on the importance of reframing our thoughts and how they can positively impact various aspects of our lives, including performance, leadership, and wellbeing. The episode ex...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 20 of the Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare Podcast, Director of SCIEnap, James Ingram, and patient advocate, Lowri Smith, join forces to introduce the groundbreaking Care and Respond app. This innovative tool aims to revolutionise patient safety and wellbeing by empowering individuals to take control of their healthcare and connecting them to vital NHS services....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare," Donna Dixon, an expert in child studies, shares insights into the effects of technology on family wellbeing. ​The conversation explores her collaboration with Public Health Wales, studying the effects of parental technology use on parent-adolescent relationships. ​Their research reveals a link between parental...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are lucky to host Dr Teri Howson-Griffiths, the Arts in Health Strategic Lead for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as she discusses the transformative impact of participatory arts in healthcare with our very own Dr Carys Stringer. The conversation highlighted the link between arts and health and the strategic framework for arts, health and wellbeing. We...