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UK pension funds are cutting back their exposure to US equities, and Swiss prosecutors have filed charges against Credit Suisse and its owner UBS over alleged organisational “deficiencies”. Plus, the chair of the UK's Office for Budget Responsibility has resigned, and the UK government will increase NHS spending on medicines to secure a carve-out from threatened US tariffs.Mentioned in this podcast:UK pension funds dump US equities on fears of AI bubbleSwiss prosecutors file charges against Credit Suisse and UBSHead of UK fiscal watchdog quits after Budget leakNHS to increase medicines spending to avoid threatened Trump tariffsNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted by Sonja Hutson, and produced by Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello and David da Silva. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's episode of The Therapy Crouch, things get a little deeper as Abbey and Peter dive into the realities of kindness, mental wellbeing and the pressures so many people face around Christmas.After a chaotic catch-up covering moustache disasters, school fairs, lost bank cards and black cab etiquette, the pair open up about a listener whose brave email sparked emotional conversations within his family.From there, Abbey and Pete explore the small habits that genuinely boost your mental health — from exercise and fresh air to connection, community and a good old-fashioned belly laugh. We hear stories about black cab confessions, health anxiety breakthroughs, childhood hymns, nostalgic comfort TV, and why talking is still the most underrated therapy of all.In the Agony Ab section they tackle group-chat politics, Christmas gifting dilemmas and thoughtful vs. sexy presents… with some truly unhinged suggestions from Pete. It's heartfelt, hilarious, and a gentle reminder that kindness — to yourself and others — goes further than you think.00:00 – Intro00:35 – Shacket debate01:42 – Moustache meltdown03:03 – Hiding the length03:49 – Kindness backed by science05:28 – A reminder to be kinder08:29 – Times tables chaos08:44 – Christmas stress begins13:07 – The emotional listener email17:11 – Exercise and mental health21:29 – Men and vulnerability27:02 – Black cab therapy29:14 – Health anxiety & hypnotherapy32:49 – Comfort TV cures37:42 – Sexy vs sentimental gifts47:12 – Group chat politics: Side-chats, snubs & accidental screenshots.Mind - https://www.mind.org.ukCALM (Campaign against living miserably) - https://www.thecalmzone.net/NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/Find great deals on the things you love https://www.ebay.co.uk/ Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg#TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I'm re-connecting today with Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram. Dr. Nadine is the founder & CEO of Proximie and a practicing NHS surgeon with a specialty in plastic surgery. I first spoke to Dr. Nadine three years ago, when she told me how she wanted to help operating rooms function more effectively with Proximie. You can catch that episode here: This episode is part of Encore, where I check-in with some of your favourite WIDN alumni. We'll continue this segment with more of the show's alumni, including Chef Bobby Chinn, film producer Mo Hefzy, and more. Chapters 0:00 Coming up... 7:24 Driving Transformation in Healthcare 15:26 Expanding into the U.S. Market 17:12 Innovations in the Middle East 19:58 Personal Achievements and Reflections 27:13 Lightning Round! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode, Dr Kurar discusses the pressures faced by NHS doctors and the steps they can take to transition from clinical medicine to industry roles. Dr Kurar outlines the importance of financial education, the power of LinkedIn for networking, and the various transferable skills doctors possess. Additionally, they share personal experiences, including setting up a property investment venture and optimising company pension schemes. The conversation provides a comprehensive guide for doctors contemplating a career change, emphasising the significance of planning, LinkedIn optimisation, and leveraging existing skill sets. 00:00 Introduction: Transitioning from NHS to Industry 01:05 Dr Kurar's Background and Motivation 01:12 The Role of Financial Education 01:58 Discovering the Podcast and Initial Steps 02:42 Current Role in Regulatory Space 03:58 Maintaining Clinical Work and Side Hustles 04:41 Steps to Transition from NHS to Industry 06:41 Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Transition 11:28 Transferable Skills for Doctors 13:12 Financial Aspects of Transitioning 16:12 Property Investment Journey 20:39 Concluding Thoughts and Advice
Today, the Prime Minister has defended Reeves saying she did not mislead the public.Pressure has been building over the chancellor this weekend after Reeves was accused of misleading the public and the cabinet, something she denied. She is accused of of not giving the upsides to forecasts in a speech on 4 November. Adam and Chris is joined by Dharshini David deputy economics editor. And, the UK and US have agreed a deal to keep tariffs on pharmaceutical shipments from the UK to America. Under the agreement the UK will pay more for medicines through the NHS in return for a guarantee that US import taxes on pharmaceuticals made in the UK will remain at zero for three years. Adam is joined by Simon Jack, business editor. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren. The social producer was Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
This episode is sponsored by Welbeck - providing beyond better healthcare Today we're getting into the weighty topic of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro - it's a hot topic with a story in the news about it every week. We are delighted to be joined by consultant endocrinologist Dr Saira Hameed who cuts through the noise bringing medical facts and who knows this topic inside and out. In this episode Dr Saira is mythbusting and answering all of your questions and ours about weight loss injections. It's a fascinating episode you won't want to miss. In this episode we discuss: The different drugs on offer Who should and should not be taking them Side effects and health risks Who qualifies for NHS treatment Why honesty is imperative The moral panic and is it “cheating” to take them. To learn more or book an appointment go to: https://onewelbeck.com/consultants/dr-saira-hameed/ To buy her books: https://amzn.eu/d/3FXSB1B https://amzn.eu/d/bl86fm0 Get 20% off at LondonNootropics.com with the code SELFCARE If you liked this episode and want to be part of the club, come follow us on all our socials: To Listen To 40ISH - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/40ish/id1757876983 To order our book “HAVE YOU TRIED THIS?” click here - Paperback out now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-You-Tried-This-Only/dp/1801293139/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1O7EA4ZF1O5CS&keywords=have+you+tried+this&qid=1699449028&sprefix=have+you+tried+%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-2 For Our Exclusive Merch - https://self-care-club.myspreadshop.co.uk/ Join Our Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1115099072702743/?ref=share_group_link Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfcareclubpod/ YouTube https://youtube.com/c/SelfCareClub TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLnXyS1S/ Email hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk Website www.theselfcareclub.co.uk Studio production by @launchpodstudios Music by purpleplanet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's episode, Hannah is joined by Anna Carnegie. Anna is a Research Fellow at KCL, where she coordinates the Eating Disorders Clinical Research Network (or "EDCRN") and lends support to the UK Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative (or "EDGI UK"). Alongside her academic role, Anna brings her own lived experience of OCD, anorexia, and long-term recovery. She now uses that experience to shape research, advocate for better funding, and push for eating disorder studies that truly centre the people they're supposed to help.This week, we discuss:The huge funding gap in eating disorder research and why it mattersWhat EDCRN and EDGI UK are, and how they're trying to answer basic questions about “what works”Genetics, metabolism, and why there is no single “eating disorder gene”The emotional burden and boundaries of working as a peer researcherAnna's journey through OCD, anorexia, and treatment in Ireland and the UKHow lived experience can shape research design, language, and prioritiesThe life-changing impact of an NHS admission that focused on life goals, not just weightWhy one-size-fits-all treatment doesn't work and the need for truly individualised careTimestamps:00:00 – Introducing Anna and her roles at King's, EDCRN & EDGI UK04:00 – The reality of underfunding in eating disorder research08:30 – Lived experience, stigma, and language in research settings14:00 – Peer research, boundaries, and “naming the elephant in the room”20:00 – Anna's story: OCD in childhood, anorexia in adolescence, and treatment in Dublin37:00 – What EDCRN does and why standardised outcome data is so important42:00 – Genetics, vulnerability, the “jar” analogy, and prevention46:00 – One-size-fits-all treatment, neurodiversity, and hopes for the future of ED careResources & LinksConnect with Anna on X (@Anna_Carnegie)Connect with Anna on Blue Sky (@annacarnegie.bsky.social)Find out more about EDCRNFind out more about EDGI UK or email edgi@kcl.ac.ukConnect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereCheck out our website here⚠️ Trigger Warning: Mentions of eating disorders and OCD. Please take care when listening.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread awareness.Sending positive beans your way, Han
UK-US agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceutical products. The agreement means that the NHS will have to pay more for new medicines. We speak to a leading member of pharmaceutical industry. Also: The chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility resigns after the body mistakenly released its assessment of the budget early. We hear from one MP supportive of the chairman's decision to quit. And Zootropolis, the new Disney animation that is breaking records.
Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Felicia Kwaku (Associate Director of Nursing at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, an International Council of Nurses Global Nursing Leadership Institute Scholar, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, and the Immediate Past Chair of the Chief Nursing Office and Chief Midwifery Officer – Black and Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group at NHS England) to discuss what intolerance looks like in healthcare, how international nurses can navigate and resist poor behaviour, and what changes are needed—both within the NHS and at a policy level—to ensure these staff are supported, protected, and empowered to thrive in their careers. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trump says US will permanently pause migration from third world countries Minister defends pragmatic U turn on workers rights Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told My best friend promised shed have my baby and now Im a mum France to start intercepting small boats in the Channel after pressure from UK The Blind Date couple who married in front of millions Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster British man falls from TUI operated cruise ship near Tenerife Scotland has 33 new towns. Where are they and whats it like living there Parents threatened by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trump says US will permanently pause migration from third world countries The Blind Date couple who married in front of millions Scotland has 33 new towns. Where are they and whats it like living there Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster France to start intercepting small boats in the Channel after pressure from UK Minister defends pragmatic U turn on workers rights My best friend promised shed have my baby and now Im a mum British man falls from TUI operated cruise ship near Tenerife Parents threatened by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
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Collect unlimited free verifiable CPD for UK Dentists here >>> https://www.dentistswhoinvest.com/videos/saving-5-figures-on-tax-for-your-dental-practice-with-chris-lonergan———————————————————————Want your next surgery upgrade to pay you back? We dive deep into capital allowances for dental practices and show how renovations, fit-outs, and even property purchases can turn into serious tax savings without schemes or risk. With specialist insight from property tax expert Chris Lonergan, we break down the simple idea that changes everything: move as much spend as possible into fast plant and machinery allowances, and keep the slow structures and buildings bucket to a minimum.We walk through clear, real-world examples: from a £500k Victorian conversion that produced roughly £490k in allowances, to scenarios where higher-rate income taxpayers receive chunky cheques by carrying claims back. You'll learn what really qualifies in a clinic setting, including electrical systems, plumbing, ventilation, data, alarms, fitted kitchens, reception, and partitions. We also explain why loose clinical kit is just the start, and how the unseen assets inside your walls often hold the biggest value when properly surveyed and categorised.Buying a building? The seller's status matters. Conversions from residential, purchases from non-taxpaying entities like the NHS or charities, and acquisitions from developers can preserve large pools of embedded allowances for you. Leaseholders who fund their own fit-outs can also claim, as allowances follow the spender. We cover the pitfalls too: why most accountants can't value second-hand buildings or parse interim certificates, how to approach grants, and when a specialist report unlocks PMA you didn't know you had.———————————————————————Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance.Send us a text
In the latest episode of the Transforming Primary Care podcast, Keith Kendall, pharmacist and Senior Pharmacy Integration lead for NHS England - North East and Yorkshire, is joined by a panel of pharmacists, GPs and an advanced nurse practitioner to discuss the recent expansion of services delivered in community pharmacy. This includes the continuation of Pharmacy First which enables community pharmacies to complete episodes of care for 7 common conditions, the NHS contraception service which now includes emergency hormonal contraception and other innovative work underway to support the aims of the 10-year plan for health. For more information on NHS Pharmacy services visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/ A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/transforming-primary-care-podcast-s4-e4-how-does-expanding-nhs-community-pharmacy-services-improve-patient-access/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.ney.pctransformation@nhs.net
Sir Jim Mackey is expected to end his tenure as ‘transition CEO' of NHS England next year, so we ask what sort of candidate could be up for the “impossible” job of running the health service. Also, we dig into what the budget means for the NHS, including how much the pot will be reduced by to pay for the massive redundancy programme.
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Happy Thanksgiving… Thursday, November 27, 2025. Week 48. https://curesyngap1.org/clinical-trials/ Emerald from Praxis for Relutrigine and DeeP Ocean from Longboard for Bexicaserin. Check them out, screen for both. See what you can do! Hectic with #MIHealthSummit, Tony at home, an NHS visit, Ultrabootcamp, not to mention prepping for the most elaborate conference yet! MI https://www.linkedin.com/posts/raymond-puerini_medtech-patientengagement-mihealthsummit-activity-7392679496266436608-7kWo Bootcamp https://www.linkedin.com/posts/graglia_rarebootcamp-syngap1-precisionmedicines-activity-7396249525214031872-RvsX ProMMiS - Meet committed clinicians, get great care and build the future of SYNGAP1 clinical medicine. Upcoming Stanford enrollment dates: December 10–11, 2025: 2 slots, February 25–26, 2026: 2 slots, May 27–28, 2026: 2 slots to enroll email prommis@curesyngap1.org GIVING TUESDAY 1 week to go. Set up an Unlock fundraising page now and send it out BEFORE Tuesday December 2nd! cureSyngap1.org/unlock or for more info: https://curesyngap1.org/podcasts/syngap10/time-to-unlock-their-tomorrow-raise-funds-camp4-our-name-s10e188/ Video: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/curesyngap1_curesyngap1-syngap1-activity-7399492685474009088-DXWI CONFERENCE - Record Headcount over 20% increase: Scientific: 237 & Caregiver Connect: 180 (of which 26 patients) - Agendas are up: https://curesyngap1.org/calendar/cure-syngap1-conference-2025-hosted-by-srf/ - Volunteer with us: stacey@cureSYNGAP1.org PAPERS PUBMED at 52, and low. Clinical research! 181 / 359 = more than half of the knowledge on S1 in the past 4 year! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=syngap1&filter=years.2025-2025&sort=date Movement disorder comparison: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.04.25339413v1.full.pdf SLEEP - SRD Patients are the worst https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41138043/ aligned with CSH paper https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8472329/ TODOS Sign up for Citizen Health: https://www.citizen.health/partners/srf USE YOUR ICD-10 F78.A1 #S10e185 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dale0NbxDpU Go to CURE SYNGAP1 Conference 2025 Atlanta: https://curesyngap1.org/events/conferences/cure-syngap1-conference-2025-hosted-by-srf/ SOCIAL MATTERS 4,468 LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/curesyngap1/ 1,480 YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CureSYNGAP1 11.2k Twitter https://twitter.com/cureSYNGAP1 45k Insta https://www.instagram.com/curesyngap1/ $CAMP stock is at $3.62 on 26 Nov. ‘25 https://www.google.com/finance/beta/quote/CAMP:NASDAQ Episode 189 of #Syngap10 #CureSYNGAP1
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have been out defending their Budget - denying that the tax-raising measures contained within it break the Labour manifesto's promises around taxes on working people. Instead they have been trying to focus on the additional money for the NHS, lifting children out of poverty, and raises to the minimum wage. Yesterday's package of measures amounts to a fundamental shift in both the size of the State and the size of its tax take. It looks set to draw the political divide and define the political debate into the next election. So does Labour need to start making a better case about why it has moved the country in that direction? Jon and Lewis speak exclusively to Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell. She broke ranks before the Budget to warn against the idea of raising income tax - how does she feel now?The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/thenewsagents Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
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In this special series of Change Makers, host Michael Hayman meets the business owners delivering positive impact for their people, their communities and the northern economy: leaders driving growth in unexpected places and sectors, nurturing skills for the future, leveraging innovation strategies, investing in nature, and fostering inclusive social change. A&E doctor-turned-entrepreneur Ed Lynch explains how years on the NHS frontline pushed him to create a longevity platform to prevent chronic disease. He discusses navigating family scepticism, an accidental breakthrough with CBRE, and his ambition to take Northern-led preventative healthcare global.
The NHS approves a groundbreaking new “living drug” for aggressive leukaemia, offering fresh hope for patients whose cancer has returned or resisted treatment — and marking a major win for London's life sciences sector. Plus, UCL and Royal Free researchers push forward with greener, cheaper ways to manufacture next-gen cell therapies.We also look at how UK scientists are repurposing Covid-era mRNA tech to protect against snake venom, and why new climate data shows Europe's winters — including London's — are becoming wetter far faster than models predicted.Later in the episode, we speak to Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age executive producer Mike Gunton about snow sloths, Ice Age surprises, and the lessons ancient climate change still holds today.Also in this episode:A new germanium-based quantum material sets a record for hole mobility — and could support faster, cooler and more efficient future chipsGhost of Yotei drops its biggest update yet, including New Game Plus and a 120Hz mode for PS5 and PS5 ProNintendo rolls out a stability patch for both Switch and Switch 2, fixing data-transfer and Bluetooth issuesFor all the latest news, head to standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Some important information from the NHS to help you stay well this winter. This is a audio version of the We're Here To Help You Stay Well This Winter campaign leaflet 2025. www.nhs.uk/staywell A transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/an-audio-version-of-the-2025-stay-well-this-winter-leaflet/ Connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NHSEngland/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NHSEngland Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nhsengland
Multi cancer detection tests or MCDs can detect many cancers through a simple blood test. Many detect fragments of cancerous DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood. They can often then identify where the cancer may be. The NHS is currently involved in the words largest trial of one such test. The Galleri test is made by US firm Grail and the company says its mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured. Heavyweight investors include Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates. More than 140,000 volunteers took part in the trial and the results will be known next year. If successful, the test may be rolled out further. File on 4 Investigates looks at how effective such tests are and whether the trial will show it can save lives. Medical journalist Deb Cohen speaks to one woman whose cancer was found by the test and successfully treated. But she also hears from firefighters in America - where it's available to the public - who say it missed some cancers and some people who got a positive result were found not to have the disease after undergoing diagnostic procedures - a so called false positive. With many hospitals trusts missing cancer treatment targets, what is the best way forward for the NHS to improve outcomes Reporter: Deb Cohen Producer: Paul Grant Technical producer: Craig Boardman Production co-ordinator: Tim Fernley Editor: Tara McDermott
Subscribe to Throwing Fit on Patreon. Our interview with Carter Young Altman is tailor-made. Carter—the founder and creative director of the eponymous brand Carter Young—made his glorious return to NYC to chat pivoting from butt clothing, stealing from your mom's closet, how he dresses to fly, cinema as the starting point that inspires his clothes, an American designer in London living outside of what he's studying, rejecting nostalgia, new Americana, London's menswear scene and their tailoring heritage, NHS coverage is sometimes too good, looking back on your old designs and iterating, MTM tailoring is his brand's future, how much money SSENSE owes him, the best advice Matthew Williams ever gave him, brands doubling down on what works instead of experimenting, hot guy decides not to be face of his own brand, what he learned working at Kith, the economic engine of the business, making George Daniel's wedding suit, stylists and image makers are the real influencers, creating value for customers, and much more on Carter Young Altman's interview with The Only Podcast That Matters™.
https://thecommunists.org/2025/11/18/news/striking-doctors-sent-on-suicide-mission/ Why do the unions continuously fail to make the link between medics' conditions and the destruction of the NHS? The ritual call to ‘Kick the Tories out' has long been an essential component of the fake-left's control over the working-class movement. And this inability to understand the system or recognise the nature of our class enemies in turn explains working-class impotence in the face of the direst threats to our lives and livelihoods. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/
Is it time for an NHS screening programme for prostate cancer? The disease is the most common cancer affecting men in the UK and kills more than 12,000 men every year. A decision is expected to be made by the National Screening Council later this week. Now, former prime minister Lord Cameron has become the latest high-profile figure to reveal his own diagnosis and has called for a national programme to target the groups most at risk. But could an increase in overdiagnosis do more harm than good? Niall is joined by Sky's science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore to discuss. You can find out more information on prostate cancer at www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/ Producer: Araminta Parker Editor: Mike Bovill
Neurodivergence, motherhood and faith are a unique intersection which more Christians are navigating, as awareness grows of the genetics that can affect our learning. Many believers are involved in campaigning to remove the stigma in the Church. At the time of recording, this topic had become heavily politicised following the US President's controversial comments about the cause of Autism. Julie Williams is a writer and marketing specialist living in Cape Town, South Africa. She is a wife and mother to five children, and received an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 40. Her article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/i-am-a-christian-mum-of-five-and-i-just-found-out-i-have-adhd/16195.article Ann Wilson is a diagnostic clinician for autistic adults, working for the NHS. She and her husband have two adult children, and their daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and autism at the age of 6. Resources mentioned in this episode: Andrew Wilson's book ‘The Life You Never Expected' National Autistic Society - https://www.autism.org.uk/ The Great Sexpectation question in this episode is titled: I want to leave my husband! The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Dami Okeke. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast
In this explosive episode of The Julia Hartley-Brewer Podcast, the Queen of Westminster unleashes on the latest NHS bombshell: a three-year trial greenlighting puberty blockers and hormone therapy for over 200 children—some just 10 years old. Is this groundbreaking research or a dangerous experiment on vulnerable kids? Julia doesn't hold back, slamming Health Secretary Wes Streeting and demanding accountability: "If you allow this to go ahead, you should be prosecuted—I really do." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Collect unlimited free verifiable CPD for UK Dentists here >>> https://www.dentistswhoinvest.com/videos/heres-what-the-upcoming-tax-deadlines-mean-for-your-investments-with-anick-sharma———————————————————————Tired of the 31 January scramble and the sting that follows? We take the stress apart and rebuild it into a calm, structured plan for dentists who want to pay less tax and gain more freedom. With expert planner Anick Sharma, we dive into the practical moves that matter: company-paid pension contributions that cut corporation tax, how to avoid the 60% effective rate trap as a sole trader, and the right way to coordinate your accountant and planner so nothing slips through the cracks.We get honest about the NHS pension and why the annual allowance can ambush even savvy clinicians. You'll hear how carry forward works in practice, when to proceed with caution, and why timing and accurate inputs make the difference between relief and an unexpected charge. Then we widen the lens beyond pensions: claiming allowable expenses and capital allowances, placing insurance in the most tax-efficient way, and choosing a salary-dividend split that actually matches your goals rather than last year's guess.Money sitting idle is another hidden cost. We break down a simple, proven approach to cash versus investing: match money to purpose across short, medium, and long horizons so liquidity is there when needed and growth is there when wanted. Real-world stories show how defining your destination first can unlock capital that's been parked for “safety,” turning it into a portfolio that powers your plan. The takeaway is clear and actionable: know your point B, then pull the right levers—pensions, allowances, and disciplined extraction—to reach it faster with fewer January shocks.———————————————————————Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance.Send us a text
I Was Desperate. Nothing Worked. Then Everything Changed!Have you ever felt like you're dragging yourself through life…Uncomfortable in your body, avoiding mirrors, and wondering how it got this bad?That was Helen. Stuck in a cycle of shame, frustration, and failed attempts at weight loss. She tried everything: ❌ Fad diets ❌ Meal replacements ❌ NHS programs that took forever ❌ Even hypnotherapy and gastric band hypnosisNothing worked. And worse, she felt alone, judged, and desperate for real change.But today, Helen is 90 pounds lighter, more confident than ever, and finally enjoying her life again without restriction, food guilt, or missing out on the things she loves.In this raw and powerful episode, Helen shares:The emotional cost of carrying excess weightWhy traditional weight loss methods made her feel worse, not betterThe internal shame no one talks about and how she overcame itHow she found success without giving up real food or her social lifeThe one thing she realized was missing from everything she'd tried before“It wasn't just about losing weight. It was about getting my life back.”Whether you're looking into NHS help, stuck in another fad diet, or just tired of obsessing over food… This episode will speak to your soul.Watch my The Cravings & Fat-Burning Masterclass: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/register-podcastFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max.lowery/Book a Food Freedom Breakthrough Call: https://www.neverdietagainmethod.uk/call-ig
Emily Anton was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field, court, and course. In school, Emily plays volleyball, softball, and golf, and participates in FFA, FBLA, and the National Honor Society (NHS). She values all of the opportunities she has gained through these activities, as they foster teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Beyond the thrill of competition, she believes these programs have allowed for personal growth, leadership development, and community engagement, preparing individuals for success. In her community, Emily volunteers at a local hospital and at the humane society, as well as with the NHS. Her involvement with agriculture has taught her a sense of responsibility, the value of hard work, and how to be patient while nurturing life. Emily was immersed in farm life growing up, and went from taking naps in the grain cart to asking if she could drive it yet. Through agriculture, she has developed a profound respect for the land that surrounds her. In the future, Emily wants to further her education at Black Hills State University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The discussion explores three critical constraint categories: structural elements like mandatory timelines, organizational factors including resource capacity, and relational dynamics affecting investigator access to information. Drawing parallels beyond healthcare, they challenge listeners to reconsider their investigation frameworks, suggesting that organizations inadvertently create systems where investigators focus on meeting procedural requirements rather than generating genuine insights. The discussion emphasizes that effective investigations require adequate capacity, flexible timelines that accommodate complexity, and environments fostering open relationships that enable thorough inquiry and organizational learning.Discussion Points:(00:00) Background on NHS patient safety system and 2 million annual incidents(09:11) Research method and the seven investigation principles(16:24) Investigation framework with three levels and timeline requirements(24:56) Finding one structural constraints and how timelines became the focus(32:41) Finding two organizational capacity and resource mismatches(37:07) Finding three roles relationships and the independence dilemma(42:37) Summary deadlines over diagnosis compliance over comprehension procedures over participation(45:36) Practical takeaways on timelines capacity and relationshipsLike and follow, send us your comments and suggestions for future show topics!Quotes:David Provan: "The more hoops and hurdles and constraints and requirements that you put into the investigation process, the more that those things become the focus of the investigator, as opposed to the learning and improvement outcome that we're trying to achieve."Drew Rae: "If you wanted to improve investigations in your organization, one simple leadership practice you could take is when someone gives you the investigation report, basically just say, no, there's nothing here that surprises me. Go away, come back and learn something."David Provan: "These are the outcomes we're trying to achieve and the investigation takes as long as it takes. And if it's being held up for any reason, this is the process to check in on progress. As long as it's being worked on."Drew Rae: "Investigations are way more about relationships than I think people realise when they're planning them. And so we've got to create an environment in which investigators can build and use relationships."David Provan: "There's no reason that if you learn something during an investigation that you need to wait till the report signed off and finished before you do something about it... as soon as we learn something that we become curious or concerned about, we should act on it."Resources:Resource Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925753525002243The Safety of Work PodcastThe Safety of Work on LinkedInFeedback@safetyofwork
In 2015, Cameron returned to office with a majority of his own even if it wasn't particularly huge. At least it meant he no longer needed to be in a coalition with the Lib Dems, who'd taken a terrible beating. Labour too had done badly, losing further parliamentary seats.Cameron's government still had to deal with two foreign wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq, though both now involved far smaller numbers of troops, even if the emergence of ISIS in the Middle East might mean more might have to be sent.A far more immediate problem was the conflict within the Conservative Party, where Eurosceptics were beginning to become increasingly powerful. That was made worse by the rise of the harder right UKIP, actively campaigning for Britain to leave the European Union, in what would come to be known as Brexit. To try to silence his critics, Cameron pledged before the 2015 election to hold another referendum on EU membership, confident that it would vote to stay in. He was mistaken. A mixture of generalised anger against government leading to a desire to cast a protest vote, together with concerns over poor economic conditions for which immigration was blamed by many, much of it from EU countries, produced a narrow majority in favour of Brexit. Cameron resigned as Prime Minister. Theresa May took over, Britain's second woman in the post.Her challenge was to negotiate the Brexit terms with the EU. She tried to strengthen her position by holding another election in 2017 but, rather like the EU referendum, it didn't produce the desired result. She lost seats and her majority.She struggled on for another couple of years but eventually gave up and resigned.It was the dawning of the time of Boris Johnson – the theme for next episode.Illustration: Boris Johnson by the Brexit campaign bus with its false claim that leaving the EU could save Britain £350 million a week for the NHS. Photo from the Irish TimesMusic: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License
For so long a fixture of public debate in the US, the software company Palantir is now increasingly being talked about here in Britain.In September the UK government announced a £1.5bn investment by Palantir in the military. It already has contracts with the police and the NHS. So, should we be worried?Tanjil Rashid is joined by journalist James Vincent.LISTEN AD-FREE:
Sleepwalking is a disorder that comes on during the deep sleep phase, from one to three hours after falling asleep. Episodes can last from 5 to 30 minutes and despite the condition's name, they don't always involve walking. Often people just rub their eyes, sit up on their bed or talk in their sleep. According to the NHS, one in five children will sleepwalk at least once in their life. Meanwhile, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that prevalence in adults is up to 4%. So it's clearly more common in kids than in adults, and most kids tend to grow out of it when they hit their teens. Bear in mind a tendency to sleepwalk can be inherited. Is it a common disorder? How on earth am I as an adult going to realise if I sleepwalk? How responsible are we for our actions when sleepwalking? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals? Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water? Why has the Doomsday Clock moved 10 seconds closer to midnight? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 6/5/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest Nursing Standard podcast discusses an NHS trust's decision to restrict bank shifts, news of a chief nurse being reinstated to her role following suspension, and free tea and coffee being scrapped for one trust's staff, among other hot topics.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Erin shares her new hobby of reading rare books from the 1930s, and Bryan gets back to smoking on the set of a short film in New York. Bryan covers annual polls from YouGov/The Economist and Gallup showing support for gay marriage and trans rights is at its lowest level in the last 10 years. Erin discusses how the NHS in the UK is now including menopause screening in routine health checks, plus how the FDA is removing black box warnings from most menopausal therapy products. To subscribe to Erin's Substack click here. For tickets to Dead Pilots Society on 12/7 in LA click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Howie and Harlan discuss the outlook for U.S. healthcare spending over the next five years, the state of seasonal and avian flu, and an expensive AI-based cardiac test. Show notes: Life expectancy and expenditures "How does U.S. life expectancy compare to other countries?" ACOs and cost savings "After Fifteen Years, is Value-Based Care Succeeding?" Health & Veritas Episode 115: Farzad Mostashari: Aligning Incentives to Fix Primary Care World Prematurity Day WHO: World Prematurity Day 2025 WHO: World Prematurity Day Key Messages WHO: Preterm birth AI concerns "'It keeps me awake at night': machine-learning pioneer on AI's threat to humanity" "Why neural net pioneer Geoffrey Hinton is sounding the alarm on AI" "AI pioneer: 'The dangers of abuse are very real'" "'Malicious use is already happening': machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer" "Fathers of the Deep Learning Revolution Receive ACM A.M. Turing Award" "Deep learning" Bird flu "First U.S. case of human bird flu in 9 months confirmed in Washington state" Cleveland Clinic: Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) "Flu in numbers: NHS faces one of worst winters ever, officials warn, amid concern over mutated strain" "New flu virus mutation could see 'worst season in a decade'" "Australia posts record-breaking flu numbers as vaccination rates stall" FDA: Influenza Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season Cardiology and AI "Coronary CT angiography evaluation with artificial intelligence for individualized medical treatment of atherosclerosis: a Consensus Statement from the QCI Study Group" "Medicare will pay more than $1,000 for AI to analyze a heart scan. Is that too much?" Free speech and drug promotion "High-Engagement Social Media Posts Related to Prescription Drug Promotion for 3 Major Drug Classes" Health & Veritas Episode 195: Jerry Avorn: Countering the Drug Marketing Machine Medicare premiums "Medicare premiums to jump 10% heading into 2026" "Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026" Centers for Medicare and Medicaid: 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.
The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Clare Haughey To ask the First Minister, in light of the UK Government's reported decision to revisit compensating Women Against State Pension Inequality, what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential social security implications for those affected in Scotland. Douglas Ross To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government will take in response to reported figures from the road safety charity, Brake, which show that over the last year road deaths and serious injuries rose by 2.8% nationally, with Moray recording the highest increase with a rise of 83%. Carol Mochan To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to news that public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to the Scottish Household Survey. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
Michelle throws herself into politics. The Scottish Independence referendum is on the horizon and Michelle becomes a key figure in David Cameron's ‘Better Together' campaign and is handed the key to the House of Lords. Just after 'Baroness More of Mayfair' moves in with her new boyfriend Doug, Covid hits the nation. When she hears that the NHS is facing a shortage of PPE, Michelle has an idea.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@wondery.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I'm joined by Dr Anand Patel, a GP and specialist in men's health, for an honest and incredibly practical conversation about how male fertility is handled in general practice.Anand shares the exact questions men should be prepared to ask their GP, why basic investigations are often missed, and how a simple examination could reveal more than you think.If you or your partner are just starting to explore fertility testing, this is a must‑listen.What we discuss in this episode:What to say (and bring up) during your GP appointment if you're worried about fertilityWhy most GPs aren't trained in fertility and what that means for patientsHow to advocate for yourself when you're not sure what to askThe “ICE” model (Ideas, Concerns, Expectations) and how it helps patients get better careThe critical role of basic examinations that are often skippedWhat conditions and warning signs GPs should be looking forWhy GP training needs to change and how newer trainees may be more up to dateFertility MOTs, NHS limits, and when private care may make more senseThe emotional impact of male factor diagnoses and how to create more compassionate conversationsWhat a decent male fertility assessment should actually includeSpecial thanks to Examen, sponsor of this episodeExamen offers direct, cutting‑edge sperm DNA fragmentation testing (including both single and double‑strand DNA damage), used by 85% of fertility clinics across the UK and Ireland.Tests are:Non‑invasiveAvailable via clinics or partner hubsDesigned to provide clarity, confidence and actionable insightYou don't need a referral to get tested. Simply book online, drop off your sample and receive detailed results to discuss with your clinic.
The UK's consumer healthcare industry association, PAGB is publishing a series of blog posts for Self-Care Week – an annual awareness campaign in the UK organized by the Self Care Forum, held this year from 17-23 November. In this second part of a special episode of HBW Insight's Over the Counter podcast, we catch up with the association's CEO Michelle Riddalls, to talk about what the association is doing to promote digital health. As part of the UK government's plans for reforming the country's National Health Service, PAGB is asking for the widely used UK NHS app to not only advise people on how to self-care but also to take users to OTC brand websites that can help them to self-manage their conditions appropriately. We also discuss the advantage of having digital apps and self-care information generally linked to trusted umbrella brands. Timestamps 2:00 – PAGB's digital health strategy 6:00 – The NHS app and self-care brands 12:00 – Self-care apps 15:30 – The importance of brands Guest Bio Michelle Riddalls OBE is chief executive officer of PAGB, the consumer healthcare association, which represents the manufacturers of branded OTC medicines, self-care medical devices and food supplements in the UK. Prior to joining PAGB, Riddalls was director of regulatory affairs for the Northern European Cluster at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, where she was integral in the highly successful POM to GSL reclassification of Nexium Control and the Viagra Connect POM to P switch. Michelle has been recognized across a number of industry awards, including the Women in Trade Powerlist in 2024, and was awarded an OBE for outstanding services to consumer health in the King's 2025 New Year Honours.
In this episode, we discuss patellofemoral pain (PFP). We explore: What is happening structurally in PFP? Differential diagnosis around the kneeRole of effusion and crepitus in PFPAssessment of patients with suspected PFPRole of squatting in objective assessments and treatmentWhat factors may lead to chronicityEvidence based management of PFPRole of blood flow restriction within PFPWant to learn more about patellofemoral pain? Claire Robertson has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Patellofemoral Pain” where she goes into further depth on this topic.
In the second episode of our mini-series, "We Are Free to Change the World," inspired by Hannah Arendt's call to action, Dash Arts' Artistic Director Josephine Burton is joined by Labour MP for Norwich South, Clive Lewis. From his House of Commons office, Clive Lewis discusses the struggle for freedom within contemporary politics. The conversation explores his belief that the "only real freedom we have is the freedom to... find out about the world around us," and his concerns about the "grim authoritarianism and a culture of fear" stifling creativity and genuine engagement in the Labour Party.Join Josephine and Clive as they discuss the essential role of imagination and art in shaping political visions—from science fiction to the NHS, and the loss of social democratic parties' ability to “dream big.” They also explore the difference between optimism and pragmatic hope as a driving force for political change, Clive's experience as a participant in Dash Arts' speechmaking workshops and the need for collaboration and solidarity to counter increasing polarisation and fear.Get your tickets for the live events for We Are Free To Change The World by going to the Dash Arts website : https://www.dasharts.org.uk/we-are-free Our intro music is Fakiiritanssi by Marouf Majidi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to This Week in Work, the show where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, Al and Leanne unpack one of the darkest stories in British business — and what it reveals about organisational failure and human systems.
Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Piers Morgan about his new book Woke Is Dead and why he says the fight against woke ideology isn't over yet; why the public tolerance for wokeism is collapsing; what we can learn from the backlash against Sydney Sweeney; how woke ideology has evolved into socialism and Marxism within the Democratic Party; how London's woke politics compare to New York's; how mass migration and failed immigration policies are straining Britain's infrastructure and NHS; how he'd solve the UK's immigration crisis; why Britain must take a tougher Trump-style approach with France, using tariffs to stop illegal crossings; the need for assimilation; how Sharia courts in the UK create dangerous divisions; why he thinks Tommy Robinson is a fraudster who hides behind free speech; how he challenges guests across the political spectrum; why he is tough but fair with both conservatives like Candace Owens and leftists alike; why Tucker Carlson was wrong for going easy on Nick Fuentes; his biggest mistakes on COVID and BLM; the hypocrisy in media coverage of January 6 vs. BLM protests; why he disagrees with Dave on Israel's handling of the war with Gaza; and much more.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comFiona was an intel analyst under Bush and Obama, and then served under Trump as senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council. Currently a senior fellow at Brookings and the chancellor of Durham University, her books include Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin and There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century — which we discussed on the Dishcast in 2022.For two clips of our convo — on Russia's imperial war, and a comparison of Putin and Trump — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Fiona's recent long trip to northeast England; walking the length of Hadrian's Wall; industrial decline; mass migration; how London is increasingly non-English; the brain drain from smaller places; the revival of nationalism; the fading left-right distinction; populism as a style; the Tory collapse and Reform's rise; NATO; the Munich Security Conference and Vance; the Zelensky meeting at the White House; Soviet ideology; the Russian Empire; Putin's psyops with social media; sending North Koreans into battle; the pipeline attacks; Ukraine's innovative use of drones; the massive casualties of the attrition war; Russia's resilient economy; the new corruption scandal in Ukraine; war profiteering; Putin's attacks on civilians; his manipulation of Trump; ressentiment in the West; male resentment in the economy; white-collar job insecurity due to AI; the origins of the BBC and its current scandal; the NHS; the slowing US economy; MTG positioning herself as the real MAGA; revolutions eating their own; Epstein; the demolished East Wing; and what my latest DNA test revealed.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Mark Halperin on US politics, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Shadi Hamid on US power abroad, Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right, George Packer on his Orwell-inspired novel, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.