Prevention is the new cure

Well done @LeylaHannbeck and HMG. Listen to our latest episode as we discuss meningitis horror and a system under extreme pressure. @BrineHealth @JimBethell

"I'm just worried that this is literally going to be the drumbeat of the British health system for the foreseeable future unless we get a grip of it.” @JimBethell is scathing of the UK's vaccination strategy, as 27 cases of Meningitis B are confirmed in an outbreak in Kent. @BrineHealth

Two deaths, a cluster of cases, and a system under extreme pressure... Catch the full Episode 89 of "Prevention is the New Cure" now. Featuring: Meningitis updates, AI reality checks, and Steve’s 28-min Parkrun quest. 🎙️ @BrineHealth | @JimBethell

What’s this!?! @JimBethell and @BrineHealth together in the real world this morning after recording Ep#89 of @PreventionPodc Our latest episode ‘Meningitis horror’ drops this afternoon …

Delighted to say @BrineHealth and @JimBethell will be recording a special LIVE episode of the pod at #digitalhealthrewired next Wednesday afternoon. If you're at the show, do drop by the podcast cafe and give us a wave! lnkd.in/en_5gmPG

We spend billions treating diseases after they’ve already taken hold. But what if the future of healthcare isn't a better hospital, but a world where you never need one in the first place? If you want to understand the intersection of politics, policy, and the future of your health, you need to subscribe to Prevention is the New Cure. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. @BrineHealth @JimBethell

No Smoking Day: A masterclass in PR, or a real win for public health? 🚭 It’s great for fundraising and "on the telly" moments, but the evidence for long-term impact is shaky. Is it time to move past "awareness days" and focus on deeper prevention? #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy

In Macedonia, 50% of adults smoke. 🚬 It’s one of the highest rates in Europe, making lung cancer the country's #1 killer. The paradox? Unlike the UK, they have great access to GPs—but you can't out-doctor a prevention crisis. Prevention > Cure. 🏥 #PublicHealth #Health

"I'm just terrified about it...is this going to have the same kind of impact as the junior doctors strike?" GPs are now at a crossroads with the government. Is this a necessary stand, or will patients pay the ultimate price? The full episode is out now. @BrineHealth | @JimBethell #NHS #GPStrikes #Healthcare

"I'm hearing on the jungle drums that the impact of AI on productivity in the NHS... has not yet come through with the numbers." AI might not be the silver bullet the NHS was expecting. It'll be picked apart in the next episode of Prevention is the New Cure.

"As the day approached, I became more and more reconciled to leaving...I just moved on." As the Hereditary Peers Bill passes, @JimBethell reflects on leaving the House of Lords. @BrineHealth

"You could see GP practices handing back contracts, and then not not working in the NHS." @BrineHealth explains why GPs are ready to say a "very big no" to the new contract. It’s not just about funding - it’s about patient safety and the future of the NHS partnership model. @JimBethell

From Blackpool to North Macedonia: Why "Place" is the Ultimate Health Determinant 🏥 In the latest episode of Prevention is the New Cure, James Bethell is in Blackpool and Steve Brine is in North Macedonia. We look at the stark realities of health inequality and the systemic shifts facing the NHS. We cover a lot of ground this week, from the personal to the futuristic: 🔹 The Blackpool Gap: Why does a child born in Blackpool face a healthy longevity 15 years shorter than one born in Notting Hill? We discuss the "access and capacity" problem in primary care and the environmental factors, from "fried chicken cities" to air quality, that influence local outcomes. 🔹 The Primary Care Tipping Point: With the BMA’s GP contract referendum closing soon, we dive into why the relationship between GPs and the Government has become so "muscular." Is a "work to rule" inevitable, and what does it mean for the "retail offer" of the NHS? 🔹 A Chapter Closes: James shares a personal announcement about his decision to step back from the House of Lords. He moves from being a legislator to focusing entirely on the health innovation space: new treatments, new tech, and the "reformist zeal" needed to move the needle on prevention. 🔹 Drugs in Space? It sounds like science fiction, but it’s real. We explore why microgravity is the new frontier for manufacturing cancer medicines and folding complex proteins. Check out the full episode on your podcast apps and on YouTube.

. @JimBethell and @BrineHealth discuss the "political lexicon" of the NHS. How do you tell constituents that they may not get a new hospital that they've been promised? ... A challenge for @LukeMLabour

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How does a new MP tell their constituents they aren't getting the new hospital building they were promised? @BrineHealth and @JimBethell discuss why the political lexicon around the NHS is broken. @LukeMLabour is welcome to join the discussion...