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Word On Health (Podcast)

Word On Health (Podcast)

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 26th year 'on-air', it is written, and presented by Paul Pennington and co-produced by Sebastien Agasse, reaching in excess of 1 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)
    May 19 2026

    In this, the 82nd edition of our podcast, Paul Pennington talks to: Michelle Dyson, CEO of the Alzheimer's Society; Helen Strongman from Narcolepsy UK; Victoria Glover from Harry's Hat, and; Rachael Forsythe from the Circulation Foundation.

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    21 mins
  • Word On Health (Podcast)

    Word On Health (Podcast)
    May 7 2026

    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.

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    31 mins
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    Word On Health (Podcast)
    Mar 16 2026

    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.

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    20 mins
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