Word On Health (Podcast)

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 matters.  Support the show

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.       Support the show

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 of Leicester; Mona Badafel, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Kings College London, and; Dr Pauline Swift from Blood Pressure UK.   Support the show

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 UK, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit Samaritans.org. Support the show

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. In light of new data showing that 89% of dementia carers have hit crisis point, with far too little support available, Paul talks with Lorraine Haining from Dementia Carers Count. Despite impacting around 1 in 50 UK adults, bipolar disorder remains poorly grasped by society, Paul speaks with Simon Kitchen, CEO of Bipolar UK and in the final part of this edition, we have an extended interview with Professor Dawn Skelton from Later Life Training on how to avoid the frailty threshold.      Support the show

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 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 bowel and bladder health charity, ERIC about the difficulties that children with bowel and bladder problems encounter at Christmas.               Support the show

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 SamaritansSupport 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 interview, Paul talks to Lynsey Conway from the UK Gout Society.        Support the show

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 health disorder.         Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Vicky Burford, Co-Founder of the charity Pans Pandas UK. Emma Cox, CEO of Endometriosis UK, joins Paul to discuss new research that shows an increase in the time it takes for the condition to be diagnosed and, in the final interview of this podcast, Paul speaks with Rachel Power, CEO of The Patient's Association, about their 'Patients Manifesto'.   Support the show

In this updated edition, Paul Pennington talks to Austin Willet from Different Strokes, to dispell the myth that stroke only affects older people. Nic Wray from Tinnitus UK talks to Paul about concerning new research surrounding the impact of tinnitus.  Paul looks at the worrying rise in the incidence of scabies with Dr Tess McPherson, from the British Association of Dermatologists.  Lizzie Moscardini from the British Heart Foundation joins Paul to discuss the free online CPR training the charity is offering as part of Heart Month to help redude deaths from cardiac arrests, and in his final interview,Paul catches up  with Consultant Dietitian, Anne Holdaway from the Malnutrition Pathway to discuss revised guidance on  C.O.P.D and Malnutrition.Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to FND Action Chairman, Tom Plender about Functional Neurological Disorders.  Dr Gill Jenkins joins Paul to talk about the importance of  Vitamin D.  Dr Ronnie Cheung from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health discusses the importance of the childhood vaccination programme. Paul speaks  to Jenny Seed from the charity Guts UK about an innovative approach to detect oesophageal cancer and, how you can help. In the final interview of this episode, Andy Moorling from the MHRA speaks with Paul about the illegal trade of so called 'skinny jabs'.           Support the show

In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Louise Gow from the RNIB about contact lens safety.  Sally Payne from the Dyspraxia Foundation joins Paul to discuss dyspraxia and social isolation and in the final interview in this episode, Paul speaks to Julie Thompson from the charity GUTS UK about Pancreatitis.     Support the show

In this edition Paul Pennington talks to Rachel Power CEO of The Patients Association, Catherine Murray, Target Ovarian Cancer,  GP & Medical Journalist,  Dr Gill Jenkins, Professor Sally Bloomfield from the  London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and  Dr Katy Munro from the National Migraine Centre.Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at Growing for Wellbeing, Skin Cancer and Thrombosis.   Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Andrew Proctor, CEO of the National Eczema Society, Sue Schilling, CEO of Alopecia UK and there's an extended feature on alzheimer's disease with Tim Beanland, Head of Knowledge at the Alzheimer's Society  and Professor Claudia Cooper from Queen Mary University London, who talks about an exciting new research project that she is leading for people caring for and supporting alzheimer's patients.       Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to Abi Howse from Blood Cancer UK about this Autumns' combined charity push to boost awareness of blood cancer in all its guises. Paul speaks with Robin Hewing from The Campaign to End Loneliness and in the final interview, we have an extension of our radio report with Simon Kitchen, CEO of Bipolar UK.   Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at alarming new public research on bowel cancer symptoms, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists highlight the dangers of DVT to those of us travelling by long car, train and coach journey. We also feature reports on anaphylaxis, the rising tide of dementia cases and new guidelines on cancer and malnutrition.    Support the show

In this edition,  Paul Pennington talks to Michelle Vickers from the Head  & Neck Cancers Foundation, Dave Smithson from Anxiety UK, Cathy Yelf from the Macular Society and Sian Porter of the British Dietetic  Association. Support the show

In this edition Paul Pennington looks at dystonia, lupus, bladder weakness and COVID 19, redundancy and mental health.  Our grateful thanks to all our contributors.      Support the show

In this edition, ahead of World COPD day, Paul Pennington  looks at this incurable lung condition in light of worrying new patient research. Our grateful thanks to the Taskforce for Lung Health for bringing this story to our attention and to our guests for their contribution to this podcast.    Support the show

In this special edition of the podcast we focus on Anxiety.  We talk to Dave Smithson from the charity Anxiety UK and in these trying times, if you need a few moments of calm, we have  an audio relaxation programme devised by Paul Pennington and Sebastien  Agasse.Support the show

In the latest edition of the Word On Health podcast, Paul Pennington looks at at the risk of Group B strep in pregnancy, how to deal with social anxiety, why we all need to be more aware of mouth cancer and to coincide with World Mental Health Day, he discusses poor sleep and teenagers.Support the show

In episode 9, Paul Pennington talks to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association, National Blood and Transplant, Dr Chris Steele MBE, male cancer charity Orchid,  the Meniere’s Society and, to coincide with their awareness week, Ataxia UK. Support the show

In this edition Paul Pennington looks at kidney health, autism, teeth, diverticulosis, arthritis and 'the silent killer' carbon monoxide poisoning. Grateful thanks to the British Kidney Patients Association, the National Autistic Society, James Goolnik, Guts UK. Arthritis Research UK and the Health and Safety Executive.       Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington talks to the experts about the health benefits of pets, how much sleep we should be getting, dementia, raynauds and macular degeneration. Our grateful thanks to Dr Deborah Wells, the Sleep Council, SRUK and the Macular Society for their contributions.Support the show

In this edition, Paul Pennington looks at Cleft Lip and Palate, how to keep your feet in tip top condition, the difference between a bout of the blues and clinical depression and, to coincide with Vascular Disease Awareness Month, he talks to the Chair of the Circulation Foundation.     Support the show

In this edition of the ‘Word on Health’ podcast -  the health benefits of embracing a Mediterranean diet, why the majority of migraine sufferers don’t consult their GP, the risks of oral piercings, the potential problems with self-medicating herbal medicine and how women underestimate their heart disease risk.  www.wordonhealth.comSupport the show

In this podcast, I cover the importance of 'knowing your numbers' - testosterone deficiency, hearing loss, kidney health and the international campaign for suicide prevention. My grateful thanks to all my guests for their contribution.You can link through to their organisations at our website www.wordonhealth.comSupport the show

In this episode, Paul Pennington looks at the importance of knowing your heart rhythm, smoking cessation, sensible weight loss, why it should be 'buyer beware' when it comes to cosmetic procedures and anger management. Support the show

In this edition Paul Pennington looks at the myths surrounding OCD and Tourettes and as a follow up to the interview with the Lullaby Trust in the pilot, he's joined by Jennifer Reid the joint CEO and founder of Teddy's Wish - to talk about how to communicate with, and support parents living with the loss of a child.  Support the show

'Word on Health' is the longest running, editorially independent,weekly, short form health report on independent local radio, broadcast by 98 stations across the UK reaching an estimated weekly audience in excess of 2.8 million listeners. Supported online at www.wordonhealth.com, each report is written and produced by the experienced professional creative broadcast team of Paul Pennington and Sebastien Agasse. In this pilot episode, Paul Pennington talks to the CEO of the Lullaby Trust.Support the show