
Former Health Ministers, Steve Brine and James Bethell, come together to discuss all things health and politics.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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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 ... more
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.
T... more
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 su... more
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 a... more
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In August 2021, it was reported that Bethell had replaced his mobile phone earlier that year and not transferred data from his previous phone, meaning that it could not be searched for messages related to an £85m contract with Abingdon Health that was subject to judicial review. In November 2021 he stated in a witness statement that three prior explanations he had given for why he could not access his messages – that he lost his phone, that his phone was defective and that he had given it to a r... more
A good listen.
Have enjoyed the discussion from all sides and the selection of guests has been varied, and clearly well thought out.
Could be a good podcast - they have interesting guests - but Steve Brine does his best to avoid referring to his own party being in power for the last 14 years (including him being a minister). Clearly angling for some Non-Exec roles after the election….
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- A policy-forward health show that blends former ministers' perspectives with clinical and academic expertise, covering prevention, NHS funding, data governance, and the role of technology in health care. Episodes frequently pair political analysis with public health strategy, touching on obesity, vaccines, AI in medicine, and prevention-led reform, often featuring guest voices from policy institutes, NHS leadership, and medical research.
- Notable strengths include high-profile guests, a candid, opinionated banter between hosts, and a propensity to connect policy debates to tangible health-system changes, making it useful for listeners who want practical insights for health policy, advocacy, and industry opportunities.
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