Word On Health (Podcast)

In this, the 82nd edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to: Michelle Dyson, CEO of the Alzheimer's Society; Helen Strongman from Narcolepsy UK; Victoria Glover from Harry's Hat, and; Rachael Forsythe from the Circulation Foundation.     Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington is joined by Des Quinn from Fibromyalgia Action UK to discuss the realities of living with this often misunderstood condition. Plus, in a special focus on cluster headaches, Paul speaks with actor,comedian,writer, and director Chris Addison about his personal experience of living with one of the most painful neurological conditions, and why greater awareness matter...

In this edition of the "Word On Health" Podcast, Paul Pennington talks to the founder of the new, iron deficiency charity, Ironlife. To coincide with World Sleep Day, Paul speaks to Lisa Artiss from The Sleep Charity and, in the final interview in this episode, with cases of scabies rising, year on year, Paul talks to   Dr Tess MacPherson from The British Association of Dermatologists. ...

In this episode of the Word On Health Podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Consultant neurologist,  Ed Jabbari about PSP & CBD. Dr Ron Daniels joins Paul to talk about Sepsis and, in the final part of this edition,  Paul speaks to Professor Liz Hughes, Medical Director of the cholesterol charity, HEART UK.  Support the show

In this episode, Paul Pennington talks to: Dr Hannah Emmett from the UKHSA about the new to the UK, MMRV Vaccine; Action on Sugar on why many of us consume too much sugar for the good of our health; St John's Ambulance highlight their Mental Health First Aid Courses, and; Nutritionist Ruth Reynolds, who provides common sensible tips on good gut health.       Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington has  an extended interview with Professor Stafford Lightman, a founder of the Pituitary Foundation, on a potential game changer for the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary related conditions and, Paul speaks to Claire Cunniffe, CEO of the charity,  CLAPA, about the Cleft Dental Crisis.       Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington’s guests are Collette Marshall from Diabetes UK, Mark Guymer from Cancer Support UK, Mark Williams from Arthritis Action, Dr Charlotte Roy and Vicki Nash from Muscular Dystrophy UK.  Support the show

In this the 75th edition of our podcast we look at Facial Palsy, the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program, C.O.P.D and High Blood Pressure. Our grateful thanks to our guests:  Trina Neville and Dr Simon Lowe from the charities Facial Palsy Therapy Specialists International & Facial Palsy UK; Professor Mathew Bown, British Heart Foundation Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University...

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Jane Boland, Clinical Lead with the suicide prevention charity, James' Place.  Please note:  This interview contains discussion of suicide and suicidal crises, which some listeners may find distressing. If you're affected by these topics, you may choose not to listen - which we completely understand. If you'd like support, and you are in the...

In the latest edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Richard Angell, CEO of the Terrence Higgins Trust, to unpack just how realistic the UK government’s pledge to end new HIV cases by 2030 really is. Paul also speaks to Claire Turner from Lobular Breast Cancer UK to explore why this form -15% of all breast cancers- is both under-researched and misunderstood by the public and GPs alike. I...

Word On Health – Episode 72: Homebound with MS, Womb Cancer Awareness & UK Air Ambulance Heroes In this episode of Word On Health, we uncover three powerful and under-discussed health stories: The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Trust shares their startling new report revealing the shocking number of people with MS in the UK who feel like prisoners in their own homes. We speak to Peaches Womb Cancer T...

In this edition of our podcast my guests are, Sally Wilson from the charity, Action On Postpartum Psychosis and Somerset based, young mum, Cee Jae.  Helen Gallagher from Aching Arms - the baby loss charity talks about the 'Offload' Campaign and, in the final interview, we hear from World renowned Long COVID expert, Dr Robert Groysman.        Support the show

In this, the 70th edition of our podcast, I look at the 'On Your Feet Britain' campaign, why we should all be more accepting of autism, the importance of men regularly checking their testicles and women, their breasts. In the final report of this edition, I look at the prevalence and impact of disease related malnutrition.         Support the show

In this special edition, released to coincide with Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, I have an extended interview with Marie-Claire Platt from Ovarian Cancer Action.   Support the show

In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Jo Mountney from the MND Association. Dr Rob Hicks highlights a simple step to reduce the likelihood of Neural Tube Defects and, in the final interview of this podcast, Paul speaks with Stephanie Smith from Dravet Syndrome UK.    Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Nick Dunne from the sexual health and well being charity, Brook. Bradley Price from Sarcoma UK joins Paul to discuss sarcoma and in the final interview, Dr Trisha Macnair looks at liver disease.       Support the show

In this festive edition, Paul Pennington talks to Sophie Carre from Trussell (formerly the Trussell Trust) about the challenges food banks are facing this Winter. Mike Fisher from the British Association of Anger Management joins Paul to provide tips on how to avoid or deal with Christmas anger, and, in the final interview of this podcast, Paul speaks with Juliet Rayner from the children's bo...

In this episode, Paul Pennington talks to Doctor Margaret O’Hara from Long COVID Support. Sue Farrington, CEO of SRUK, sheds light on Raynaud's phenomenon, explaining the symptoms, risk factors, and ways to manage this often misunderstood condition. Finally, Simon Bull, CEO of CMTUK, provides an overview of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a rare neurological disorder, and talks about CMTUK...

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Suzanna Macdonald, National Programme Lead for Flu with the UK Health and Security Agency, and, to coincide with World Osteoporosis Day, Paul speaks with Julia Thomson from the Royal Osteoporosis Society. Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Blood Pressure UK Chair, Dr Pauline Swift about new research released as part of the annual 'Know your numbers' campaign. Michelle Vickers, Chief Awareness Officer from Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK join's Paul to discuss Head and Neck Cancer. Julia Knight from Lyme Disease UK highlights the need for us all to be 'tick aware' and...

In this episode, I talk to Juliette Rayner, CEO of the children’s bladder and bowel charity,  E.R.I.C, Dr Steven Cox, CEO of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Jane Plumb CEO of  Group B Strep Support, Claire Jacklin from the NRAS and Matt Williams from the Samaritans Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Julie Gould from RLS UK and Dr Steven Bell from the University of Cambridge about Restless Legs Syndrome. Meg Burgess from Prostate Cancer UK joins Paul to look at the theme to this year's Mens Health Awareness initiative. Joe Marley from the charity, Alcohol Change UK highlights the focus of the 2024 Alcohol Awareness Campaign and in the final interv...

In this, the 60th edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Dr Lydia Makaroff from the charity, Fight Bladder Cancer. Louise Gow from the RNIB joins Paul to discuss eye health. Julia Priestly from, the British Thyroid Foundation highlights undiagnosed thryroid disorders and in the final interview of this podcast, Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK speaks with Paul about our most common mental he...

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Alison Railton from Kidney Research UK to highlight the UK's  silent epidemic of chronic kidney disease.  Becky Jones from Parkinson's UK joins Paul to discuss the fastest growing neurological condition in the World that 1 in 37 of us will develop at some point in our lives and, in the final interview of this podcast, Paul catches up with Julie T...

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Jacqueline Barry, Chief Clinical Officer of the Cell and Gene Catapult; Jade Davies, Trustee of the charity, Cavernoma Alliance UK; Dr Pauline Swift from Blood Pressure UK and Dr Lisa Wilde from Bowel Cancer UK.      Support the show