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Word On Health (Podcast)

Word On Health (Podcast)

Written by: Paul Pennington
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'Word on Health' (www.wordonhealth.com) is the longest running weekly health report on independent local radio in the UK. Now in its 25th 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 either extended interviews to what we've featured on radio or a cross section of our recent radio features. Our grateful thanks to all our contributors, and, to you for listening.

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  • Word On Health (Podcast)

    Word On Health (Podcast)
    Jan 12 2026

    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.

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    17 mins
  • Word On Health (Podcast)

    Word On Health (Podcast)
    Nov 30 2025

    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.

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    16 mins
  • Word On Health (Podcast)

    Word On Health (Podcast)
    Nov 9 2025

    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.

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    20 mins
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