Word On Health (Podcast)

By: Paul Pennington
  • Summary

  • 'Word on Health' (www.wordonhealth.com) is the longest running weekly health report on independent local radio in the UK. Now in its 24th year 'on-air', it is written, and presented by Paul Pennington and co-produced by Sebastien Agasse, reaching in excess of 1.5 million listeners. This podcast contains a cross section of our recent radio features. Our grateful thanks to all our contributors, and, to you for listening.

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Episodes
  • Word On Health (Podcast)
    Nov 11 2024

    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's role in raising awareness, supporting research, and helping those living with this progressive disease.

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    13 mins
  • Word On Health (Podcast)
    Oct 20 2024

    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.

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    14 mins
  • Word On Health (Podcast)
    Sep 10 2024

    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 the final interview in this podcast, Paul speaks with Pam Healey, CEO of the British Liver Trust.

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    15 mins

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