Prevention is the New Cure

Prevention is the New Cure

Author: Steve Brine & James Bethell Language: English Episodes: 100
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Prevention is the New Cure is a health and politics podcast hosted by former UK Health Ministers Steve Brine & James Bethell. Drawing on their experience inside government, they unpack how political decisions shape the NHS, public health, fitness, and everyday wellbeing. Each week, listeners can expect thoughtful conversations on prevention - from tackling chronic disease and obesity to mental health, social care, and the future of healthcare funding. With candid reflections, behind-the-scenes insight, and expert guests, the show explores what needs to change so that staying well becomes as important as treating illness. Whether you follow health policy, work in the system, or just care about living longer, healthier lives, this is your place to listen episodes that challenge, inform, and inspire.
Episodes
51. You are what you eat! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:17
For this episode, Steve and Sarah reflect on the abolition of NHS England and 50% cuts to Integrated Care Boards. They are joined by Phil Gowland from Whitworths to discuss healthy eating, how the food industry can be pa…
50. HIV special from San Francisco! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:24
Sarah is back from her Indian adventure and the pair are joined by Richard Angell from the Terrence Higgins Trust (all the way from San Fran) to talk all things HIV including the impact of US Aid cuts. They also discuss…
49. Spinal muscular atrophy interview marks Rare Diseases Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:39
This week sees Rare Diseases Day 2025 and to mark the moment, Steve and James speak with SMA UK boss Giles Lomax about spinal muscular atrophy and how we have the power to save lives. The pair also consider what is happe…
48. Dementia prevention special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:06
For this episode, Steve and Sarah are joined by respected neurologist, Dr Paul Jarman, from UCLH to talk about the prevention of dementia. In a thought provoking discussion, the pair discuss risk factors, lifestyle and o…
47. Simon Wessely on the new Mental Health Bill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:59
Steve is joined by his brand new co-host, Dr Sarah Wollaston, for the first time. Sarah was an MP from 2010-2019 and, like Steve, is a former Chair of the Health Select Committee. The pair are joined by Professor Sir Sim…
45. Helen returns! Our Christmas special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:33
The original line-up returns as Dr Helen Stokes-Lampard joins Steve Brine for a Christmas special. We hear what Helen did next, talk cricket (!), healthcare in New Zealand and look back at 2024 in UK health and politics.…
44. Leadbetter Bill passes and what's on Steve's Santa list? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:28
Dr Sarah Wollaston is a former MP and Chair of the Commons Health Select Committee. She joins Steve to discuss the fallout from MPs voting for the assisted dying / assisted suicide Bill last week, Make America Healthy Ag…
43. Assisted Dying / Assisted Suicide special with Rachael Maskell MP [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
Steve's former Select Committee colleague, Labour MP Rachael Maskell, joins as co-host for this special episode which takes a deep dive into the most sensitive of subjects ahead of next week's key vote in the House of Co…
42. Lord Bethell part two - Budget special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:15
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 state…

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