• 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
  • 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
  • Word On Health (Podcast)
    Feb 22 2026

    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.

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    20 mins
  • 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)
    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)
    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
  • Word On Health (Podcast)
    Oct 5 2025

    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.

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    22 mins
  • Word On Health (Podcast)
    Aug 31 2025

    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.

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    15 mins