The Health Equity Podcast
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.
Episodes
42 episodes
Episode 9 - Demonstrating the Impact of Allied Health Professionals in Public Health - with Amber Griffiths
In this episode of the Health Equity Podcast, host Dr Carys Stringer speaks with Amber Griffiths, a speech and language therapist who recently completed primary research as part of the MSc in Prevention, Population Health and Leadership ...
Episode 8 - Young Carers Supporting People Living with Dementia - with Dr Patricia Masterson Algar
This episode of the Health Equity Podcast, hosted by Tracey O’Neill, features Dr Patricia Masterson Algar from Bangor University discussing young carers who support people living with dementia. It explores research on peer support funded by Hea...
Episode 7 – Normalisation, Power and Prevention: Challenging Violence Against Women and Girls with Dr Ceryl Teleri Davies
In this episode of the Health Equity Podcast, Tracey O’Neill speaks with Dr Ceryl Teleri Davies, social worker, academic and Research Wales Advanced Fellow at Bangor University.Drawing on her doctoral research with young people in North ...
Episide 6 - Culture, Compassion and Psychological Safety in Healthcare – with Nia Thomas (BCUHB)
In this conversation, Lorelei talks to Nia Thomas, Head of Culture Development from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, about what it really takes to build a healthy workplace culture in healthcare – one where staff feel safe...
Episode 5 - Desk-Bound Culture: Why It’s Time to Break the Habit with Anna Quinn
In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at something most of us slip into without meaning to - spending workdays sitting still. Imogen is joined by Anna Quinn, Wellbeing Officer at Bangor University, to talk about how this “desk-boun...
Episode 4 - A debrief from the Women’s Health Symposium with Dr Lorelei Jones and Dr Carys Stringer
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.T...
Episode 3 - Prevention in Practice: Transforming Health and Care in Wales with Dr Amrita Jesurasa
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 i...
Episode 2 - Climate, Community and Health with Dr Sofie Roberts
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...
Episode 1 - Blue Spaces and Better Health with Dr Lewis Elliot
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-Europea...
Episode 31 - Remote Medication, Real Impact - Innovation in Out-of-Hours Care with Dr Rececca Payne
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 techno...
Episode 30 - Measuring Meaning - The AdaptQol Survey with Dr Nathan Bray
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 individ...
Episode 29 – Systems Leadership in Healthcare with Dr. Emma Hosking
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 ...
Episode 28 - Opt-Out Organ Donation: A Critical Review with Leah McLaughlin
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...
Episode 27 - Breaking Down Barriers: Health Equity in Communities with Rakesh Kumar
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...
Episode 26 - Advancing Remote Clinical Care with Dr Mike Brady
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 in...
Pennod 25 – Effaith Iaith Frodorol ar y Profiad o Roi Genedigaeth gyda Dr Catrin Hedd Jones a Catrin Roberts - Rhan 2 - Cymraeg
[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...
Episode 25 - The Impact of Native Language on Childbirth Experiences with Dr Catrin Hedd Jones and Catrin Roberts - Part 1 - English
[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. ...
Episode 24 - Driving Change: Building Age-Friendly Communities for Healthier Aging with Prof. Charles Musselwhite
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,...
Episode 23 - Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Decade of Research in Wales with Kat Ford
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 Univ...
Episode 22 - The North Wales Medical School: Collaboration and Inclusive Values in Medical Education with Dr Nia Jones
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, healthc...
Episode 21 - Harnessing the Power of Positive Thought Patterns for Optimal Health and Performance with Greg Parry
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 h...
Episode 20 - Introducing Care and Respond App: Prioritising Patient Safety with James Ingram and Lowri Smith
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 ...
Episode 19 - Exploring the Impact of Technology on Family Wellbeing with Donna Dixon
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, studyin...
Episode 18 - The Transformative Impact of Creative Health with Dr Teri Howson-Griffiths
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 Ca...
Episode 17 - Empowering Patient Safety: Innovations and Insights with Dr. Chris Subbe
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...
