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The Health Equity Podcast, brought to you by the Academy for Health Equity, takes our commitment to transformative health education to the airwaves. This podcast explores the intersection of health, equity, and systems change - with episodes that spotlight pressing topics in healthcare, prevention, and public wellbeing.
Each conversation features subject matter experts delving into timely, evidence-based insights, designed to be accessible, engaging, and relevant for anyone with an interest in Public Health, Population Health, Sustainability, or Health Equity.
Join us as we uncover practical strategies, share thought-provoking ideas, and highlight real-world innovations that drive better outcomes for communities.
Whether you're based in Wales or tuning in from elsewhere, this podcast is your companion on the journey toward a fairer, healthier future for all.
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Send us a text In this episode of the Health Equity Podcast, host Dr Lorelei Jones sits down with Dr Carys Stringer, Health Economist at Bangor University and a member of the newly launched Women’s Health Research Centre. Together, they reflect on the College of Medicine and Health’s Women’s Health Symposium held at Pontio, Bangor University (17th September 2025). The event brought together researchers, clinicians, policymakers and the public to address inequalities in women’s health across t...
Send us a text In this episode, Dr Amrita Jesurasa, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Wales, joins us to unpack the new Prevention-Based Health and Care (PBHC) Framework. We explore how this ambitious, system-wide approach is embedding prevention into everyday decision-making, reducing inequalities, and reshaping public health in Wales. Amrita shares practical insights into the "prevention cycle", the All-Wales Diabetes Prevention Programme, the role of data, and how meaningful com...
Send us a text In this month's episode of The Health Equity Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Sofie Roberts, climate researcher and Research Officer at Bangor University. Sofie shares her journey from environmental science to the heart of health economics, exploring how climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, such as tree planting, wildflower meadows, and greener urban spaces. All of which can offer powerful co-benefits for health. We discuss the public response to green space interventions ...
Send us a text In this episode of The Health Equity Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Lewis Elliott, Environmental Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter, to explore the fascinating findings of the Blue Health Project - a pan-European research initiative examining the relationship between blue spaces (like rivers, lakes, and coastlines) and public health. From mental wellbeing and community cohesion to urban planning and biodiversity, Dr. Elliott shares powerful insights on w...
Send us a text In this episode, we speak to Dr Rebecca Payne, GP and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Bangor University, about a fantastic project transforming out-of-hours healthcare in North Wales. The REMeDy machine (Remote Medication Made Easy) is a new technology allowing patients to access urgent prescriptions like antibiotics when local pharmacies are closed. Dr Payne shares how a Twitter rant led to a groundbreaking collaboration between Bangor University, Oxford University, and the NHS. F...
Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Dr. Nathan Bray, Academy Lead and advocate for improving health outcomes through innovative measurement tools. We explore an issue affecting nearly a quarter of the UK population: the challenges faced by individuals living with disabilities and impairments. Dr. Bray shares insights into his latest groundbreaking project, AdaptQoL, aimed at better measuring the impact of assistive and adaptive interventions. Discover how this new tool will ...
Send us a text This episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare features a conversation hosted by our very own Dr. Lorelei Jones with Dr. Emma Hosking, Medical Director of an Integrated Care Community in North Wales. Dr. Hosking discusses the importance of systems leadership in improving population health, emphasising collaboration, mutual appreciation, and a holistic approach to patient care. She shares insights on navigating the complexities of the healthcare system, bridging the gap betw...
Send us a text Navigating the complexities of organ donation: This week's episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare explores the UK's opt-out organ donation system. Dr. Leah McLaughlin from Bangor University shares her insights from evaluating the opt-out system in Wales and England. We discuss the unexpected challenges faced by families during the donation process, explore how legislation can inadvertently introduce complexities, and discuss the ways to improve communication, publi...
Send us a text This episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare features Rakesh Kumar MBE, a clinical specialist physiotherapist and lecturer at Bangor University. Rakesh shares his inspiring journey, highlighting the significant health disparities faced by minority communities, particularly within the South Asian diaspora. He discusses the cultural barriers to preventative healthcare, the success of his Community Swimming Learning Project, and strategies for promoting healthier lifestyles ...
Send us a text In this episode, our host Tracey engages in a discussion with Dr. Mike Brady, Consultant Paramedic and Assistant Clinical Director at the Welsh Ambulance Service. With a robust background in clinical practice and telehealth, Dr. Brady delves into the profound impact of remote clinical care in today's healthcare landscape. The conversation explores the benefits, including increased accessibility and convenience for patients. Additionally, Dr. Brady addresses challenges such as t...
Send us a text [Rhan 2 o 2] Yn y sgwrs hon rhwng Dr Catrin Hedd Jones, Goruchwyliwr Ôl Radd, a Catrin Roberts, bydwraig brofiadol a myfyrwraig Doethuriaeth Broffesiynol, mae'r ddau yn trafod pwysigrwydd iaith yn ystod y profiad geni. Yn y bennod ddwy ran o 'Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare', sydd yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, rydym yn archwilio ymchwil arloesol Catrin Roberts ar ddefnydd y famiaith yn ystod esgor a geni yng Ngogledd Cymru. Mae ei hastudiaeth, o'r enw "Mamiaith yn yr Ystafell Geni: ...
Send us a text [Part 1 of 2 ] In this conversation between Dr Catrin Hedd Jones, Post Graduate Supervisor, and Catrin Roberts, an experienced midwife and Professional Doctorate Student, the two discuss the importance of language use in and during childbirth. In this two-part episode of 'Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare', recorded in both English and Welsh, we explore Catrin Roberts' groundbreaking research on the use of native language during labour and birth in North Wales. Her study, titl...
Send us a text Join us for another episode of 'Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare' featuring Professor Charles Musselwhite from Aberystwyth University. Professor Musselwhite shares his expertise on the intricate relationships between ageing, transportation, and community wellbeing. Discover how our increasingly car-dependent society impacts older adults' mobility and social connections, and learn about the crucial role of 'community capital' in healthy ageing, particularly in rural areas. P...
Send us a text In this latest episode of Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare, we explore the crucial topic of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on health outcomes. Our host, Tracey is joined by Dr Kate Ford, a research fellow at Bangor University and research lead at the Public Health Collaborating Centre with Public Health Wales. Dr Ford shares insights from a decade of groundbreaking research on ACEs in Wales, discussing the first Welsh ACE study conducted in 2015 and its...
Send us a text We are delighted to be joined today by special guest, Dr Nia Jones – Programme Lead for the new North Wales Medical School, part of Bangor University. The school is a collaborative endeavour involving the Welsh Government, universities, healthcare providers, primary care, patients, and the public and aims to address the unique needs of North Wales, including mountain medicine, and health within rural and coastal communities. Lorelei and Nia also discuss the importance of collab...
Send us a text On this episode of the "Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare" podcast features an interview with Greg Parry, an expert in leadership development and performance psychology. The discussion focuses on the importance of reframing our thoughts and how they can positively impact various aspects of our lives, including performance, leadership, and wellbeing. The episode explores practical strategies for promoting a more positive mindset, such as managing expectations, differentiating ...
Send us a text In Episode 20 of the Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare Podcast, Director of SCIEnap, James Ingram, and patient advocate, Lowri Smith, join forces to introduce the groundbreaking Care and Respond app. This innovative tool aims to revolutionise patient safety and wellbeing by empowering individuals to take control of their healthcare and connecting them to vital NHS services. The podcast delves into the app's unique features, including its health passport functionality, and high...
Send us a text In this episode of "Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare," Donna Dixon, an expert in child studies, shares insights into the effects of technology on family wellbeing. The conversation explores her collaboration with Public Health Wales, studying the effects of parental technology use on parent-adolescent relationships. Their research reveals a link between parental digital distraction, termed 'technoference', and negative impacts on adolescents' mental health and behaviour. Th...
Send us a text In this episode, we are lucky to host Dr Teri Howson-Griffiths, the Arts in Health Strategic Lead for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as she discusses the transformative impact of participatory arts in healthcare with our very own Dr Carys Stringer. The conversation highlighted the link between arts and health and the strategic framework for arts, health and wellbeing. We explore key health issue focus areas, creative initiatives and stakeholder responses in implementat...
Send us a text In the latest episode of The AHEPW podcast 'Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare,' our lovely host, Tracy O'Neill, welcomes back Dr Chris Subbe, an Improvement Science Fellow, Consultant in Acute, Respiratory, and Intensive Care Medicine at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, whom we are also lucky to have as a lecturer with us here at Bangor University. The episode focuses on patient safety, a topic of significant importance in healthcare today. Dr Subbe shares insights fr...
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