
Former Health Ministers, Steve Brine and James Bethell, come together to discuss all things health and politics.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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The social media ban for under-16s is officially here - but can government actually enforce it?
In Episode 102 of the health and politics podcast, Prevention is the new cure, former Health Ministers Steve Brine and James Bethell dive into Prime Min... more
Are we witnessing the collapse of the government's 10-year NHS plan, or are we on the brink of a healthcare revolution?
Live from the NHS ConfedExpo 2026 in Manchester, former health ministers Steve Brine and James Bethel sit down to analyse a seis... more
England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, joins former Health Ministers Steve Brine and James Bethell inside the Department of Health for our landmark 100th episode.
Sir Chris breaks down the data behind the prostate cancer screen... more
In a week that Tony Blair returned to UK headlines, James Bethell and Steve Brine wonder whether the former Prime Minister is right on healthcare (among other things) and will he have an influence over a potential Labour leadership contest?
This wee... 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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Recent guests on Prevention is the New Cure include:
1. Chris Whitty
2. Adam Fox
3. Jon Ashworth
4. Seb Rees
5. Oliver Kemp
6. Tina Woods
7. Susan Jebb
8. Sonia Patel
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