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Friday · 52 min
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Prevention is the New Cure
Steve Brine and guests
Former Health Minister, Steve Brine, and guests cover the very latest in health and politics. New line-up coming soon.
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- 25 episodes
- weekly
- Avg 45 min
- English
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#116October 2 · 58 min116. A national care service? HETT Show LIVE
Recorded live at ExCeL London the morning after the speech before.
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September 25 · 46 min115. MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon
Autumn specials continue with the head of the medicines regulator.
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September 21 · 1 minPodcast update on Autumn specials
A little update on from Steve around the big Autumn specials now underway - and where next for PITNC!
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#114September 18 · 46 min114. Keep Britain Working with Sir Charlie Mayfield
Steve Brine chats with the man behind this landmark review.
- PI#113September 10 · 46 min
113. Jeremy Hunt on the future, Burnham and his Whoop
Former Chancellor and longest-serving Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt joins Steve Brine and James Bethell. In this episode, Jeremy Hunt breaks down the harsh economic realities facing the NHS, why throwing more money at healthcare won't fix it, and what a future Conservative health strategy must look like under Shadow Health Secretary Damian Hinds. The trio dives into structural reforms, realigning local financial incentives, shifting focus from acute hospital care to prevention, and using AI and single patient electronic records to drive productivity. Key Topics Covered: The Fiscal Envelope: Why Labour and Conservatives both face strict spending limits on healthcare. Fixing Systemic Incentives: Shifting focus from 18-month operational targets to long-term prevention. The Power of Data: How electronic health records (EPR) and AI can target high-cost care upstream. Social Care & Political Realities: Andy Burnham’s ambitions vs. fiscal resistance. Regulating AI in Healthcare: Balancing rapid innovation with patient safety. Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#112September 3 · 53 min
112. Summer ends, governing begins
Steve Brine and James Bethell are back, as politics returns to business as usual! In today's episode, they break down the fiscal reality facing the new government, why OpenAI’s integration with Epic Systems is a watershed moment for health data, and whether high-street cholesterol checks in pharmacies are a game-changer or just a drop in the ocean. They also tackle the skyrocketing costs of ADHD diagnoses, £343M of mental health funding, and Steve asks James whether he'd rather do exercise or have a nap. Oh and the guys reveal what their chosen specialist subjects would be in the unlikely event they were ever on Mastermind! Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#111August 20 · 54 min
111. Can AI Save the NHS? | Chief Scientific Adviser Prof. Lucy Chappell
Is the UK health service moving fast enough on prevention, clinical trials, and AI? In this summer special episode, James sits down with Professor Lucy Chappell — Chief Scientific Advisor to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and CEO of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Together, they dive deep into the future of healthcare research, how to bridge the gap between medical breakthroughs and patient delivery, the real role of AI in grant applications and trial management, and why health prevention must become everyone's responsibility. Subscribe for weekly discussions on health, policy, and reform: https://www.preventionisthenewcure.com "Prevention is the New Cure" is hosted by former health ministers Lord James Bethell and Steve Brine. We explore the big ideas, politics, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences in the UK and globally. 📩 Contact Us: Email: hello@preventionisthenewcure.com WhatsApp: 0333 404 6577 Website: https://www.preventionisthenewcure.com #NHS #HealthTech #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #Policy #HealthcareInnovation Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#110August 13 · 33 min
110. "I Was Told I Was Too Young": The Signs of Breast Cancer We Ignore
Breast cancer isn't just an older person's disease—1 in 6 diagnoses in the UK occur in women under 49. In this episode, Steve Brine sits down with Sophie Dopierala-Bull, Director of Services at the high-profile breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!. Together, they discuss the late founder Kris Hallenga's legacy, the critical warning signs young women are often told to ignore, and how AI and personalised risk-stratified screening could revolutionise cancer detection in the NHS. 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast for weekly episodes on healthcare policy, prevention, and public health 🔗 • CoppaFeel! Official Website & Check Reminders: https://coppafeel.org • The Podcast: https://www.preventionisthenewcure.com CoppaFeel! was founded in 2009 by Kristin Hallenga after she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer at age 23. The charity exists to ensure all breast cancers in young people are diagnosed early and accurately through education, awareness, and policy advocacy. Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#109August 6 · 56 min
109. Burnham's First Fortnight: What Have We Learned?
In Episode 109 of Prevention is the New Cure, former health ministers James Bethell and Steve Brine dissect Andy Burnham’s first fortnight in office. They break down his heavy emphasis on social media communication, his plan to reframe social care as economic infrastructure, and the potential risks of cracking down on private care providers. Plus, they look at how cutting-edge life sciences and adult vaccines are reshaping chronic disease prevention, debunk common summer health myths, and share their top book recommendations for the summer break. Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#108July 30 · 43 min
108. UK Vaccination: A Collective Ambition
On today's episode, Steve Brine and James Bethell discuss new opportunities in population health with vaccines. They are joined by Lisa Sha, General Manager at Sanofi Vaccines UK and Ireland, for a conversation on the UK's approach to vaccination. Together, they discuss why innovation alone isn't enough to improve population health — and why Government, the NHS, industry and academia must work together to turn scientific ambition into real population health outcomes. Plus, we dive into the latest political shake-ups in the UK Department of Health, the Prime Minister’s recent social care announcements and discuss the value of a good run. This episode is funded by - and made in collaboration with - Sanofi. MAT-XU-2602858 | July 2026 Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#107July 23 · 48 min
107. New Health Secretary but what next?
On today's episode, with James Bethell away, Steve Brine is joined by journalist and author Isabel Hardman (The Spectator) for an in-depth dive into a momentous week in British politics and health policy. Together, they break down Yvette Cooper’s surprising appointment as Health Secretary, Andy Burnham’s ambitious vision to transform social care, and why the NHS struggles with "learned helplessness" when responding to major public health scandals. Plus: a look at expanded MenB vaccine access and whether singing on prescription is actually good for your health! Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#106July 16 · 56 min
106. Pharmacy First - analogue idea in a digital age?
Is the NHS relying on analogue systems in a digital world? In Episode 106, former Health Minister Steve Brine and guest co-host Charlotte Refsum (Director of Health Policy at the Tony Blair Institute) discuss the massive gap between NHS prevention ambitions and real-world execution. From the shockingly low uptake of bowel cancer screening kits in the youngest eligible groups to the government’s brand new £10 billion digital transformation plan, they discuss whether technology can finally solve the NHS productivity crisis. Plus, they break down wearable tech for sepsis monitoring, and the future of community pharmacies. 🔔 Subscribe to get fresh weekly episodes mapping the intersection of health policy, clinical practice, and politics! 📧 Sign up to our mailing list: https://www.preventionisthenewcure.com 💬 Got a perspective on NHS reform? WhatsApp us at: 0333 404 6507 or email: hello@preventionisthenewcure.com Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#105July 9 · 43 min
105. Would we pass Trump's fitness test?
Surely no problem for Steve and James given their ParkRun prowess?
- PI#104July 2 · 33 min
104. AI and our mental health
Maternity care, AI mental health support & wearing sunscreen
- PI#103June 25 · 42 min
103. Is the future of the NHS scary?
James likes an afternoon nap and Steve channels his Harry Styles look in shorts!
- PI#102June 18 · 40 min
102. Do we have our own MAHA movement?
The social media ban for under-16s is officially here - but can government actually enforce it? In Episode 102 of the health and politics podcast, Prevention is the new cure, former Health Ministers Steve Brine and James Bethell dive into Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s landmark announcement. From the technical realities of age verification to the political motivations behind the ban, they break down what this means for parents, tech giants like Meta and TikTok, and the future of public health. Plus, a massive game-changer in the obesity crisis: the MHRA has approved the UK’s first oral GLP-1 tablet (Wegovy pill) for weight loss. Will a daily tablet shift our public psychology away from "medicalised" injections and into a mass-rollout era? James also reports live from the HLTH conference in Amsterdam on the massive health innovation class divide, what the US-based "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movement gets right about food policy, and why an NHS cybersecurity breach is a matter of clinical patient safety—not just an IT glitch. 💡 Prevention is the new cure - every Thursday, we land at the intersection of health, policy, and politics. 💬 CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST: 📧 Email us: hello@preventionisthenewcure.com 📱 WhatsApp the show: 0333 404 6507 Produced by Calum Macdonald at Shortbread Media. #KeirStarmer #SocialMediaBan #WegovyPill #NHSCyberSecurity #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy #MAHAMovement Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#101June 11 · 52 min101. AI Vaccines & Precision Cancer Breakthroughs | Live at NHS Confed Expo
Are we witnessing the collapse of the government's 10-year NHS plan, or are we on the brink of a healthcare revolution? Live from the NHS ConfedExpo 2026 in Manchester, former health ministers Steve Brine and James Bethel sit down to analyse a seismic period for health and politics. Following the shocking resignation of Wes Streeting and the appointment of James Murray as Secretary of State, we ask: who is steering the ship, and could an Andy Burnham administration be on the horizon? We also dive into incredible healthcare breakthroughs: the world’s first AI-designed vaccine passing human trials at the University of Cambridge, and game-changing precision therapies doubling advanced pancreatic cancer survival rates. Plus, special guests Richard Sloggett (Future Health Research) and Lee-Ann Farrell (J&J) join the pod to discuss social care levies, NHS structural changes, and the reality of innovation on the frontline. 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly insights into the intersection of healthcare, policy, and technology. Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- PI#100June 4 · 45 min
100. Chris Whitty opens up
England's Chief Medical Officer deep in conversation with Steve and James.
- PI#99May 28 · 42 min
99. Does Tony Blair have a point?
In a week that Tony Blair returned to UK headlines, James Bethell and Steve Brine wonder whether the former Prime Minister is right on healthcare (among other things) and will he have an influence over a potential Labour leadership contest? This week’s episode also features Professor Adam Fox, Chair of the National Allergy Strategy Group, discussing Britain’s growing allergy crisis, anaphylaxis, food labelling, Owen’s Law, and why allergy care urgently needs reform. You can find out more about the work of the National Allergy Strategy Group - and read their plan - here. Also on today's episode: Why heatwaves are becoming a major NHS challenge Melanoma skin cancer cases Ground-breaking lung cancer screening A “one-and-done” cholesterol injection that could transform prevention Why GLP-1 drugs are changing healthcare and politics This episode is produced by Tim Pont and is part of the Shortbread Media family of podcasts. Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.