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Stories Labels and Misconceptions

Stories Labels and Misconceptions

By: Val Barrett & Dr Jeremy Anderson
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"Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions" is a podcast hosted by Val Barrett, a caregiver with over 25 years of experience, and psychologist Dr. Jeremy Anderson. The podcast shares personal narratives and explores solutions to the challenges faced by the NHS, social care, and public services.


Weekly discussions feature insights from professionals and service users, offering diverse perspectives.


Val and Dr. Jeremy delve into various topics that matter, from accessing services and living with lifelong conditions to navigating bureaucracy and much more…and fostering empathy in service delivery.


Whether you're a professional in the field or someone directly impacted by these services, "Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions" is not just a podcast, it's a platform for YOUR voices that often go unheard.


So pick up your phone, Contact us on WhatsApp at 07818 435578, press record, and tell YOUR story because no one can tell it like you—one story at a time. #SLMWhatsYourStory?


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🎵 Music: Dynamic
🎤 Rap Lyrics: Hollyhood Tay
🎬 Podcast Produced & Edited by: Val Barrett

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  • HEALTH INEQUALITIES PART 6: "A Call To ACTION-COMMONSENSE SOLUTIONS, The Final Chapter on HEALTH INEQUALITIES

    HEALTH INEQUALITIES PART 6: "A Call To ACTION-COMMONSENSE SOLUTIONS, The Final Chapter on HEALTH INEQUALITIES
    Jul 8 2025

    Join hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson in the final chapter of their health inequality series. In this episode, they dive into common sense solutions to address health disparities in income, ethnicity, gender, education, and geography.

    Reflecting on past episodes, they discuss the importance of affordable housing, employment, prevention over cure, culturally competent care, and community-based health solutions.

    The urgency of moving beyond reports to actionable change is stressed, with a call for cross-government accountability and grassroots involvement. No more labels, no more reports—now is the time for action!

    📧 Email us: storieslabelsandmisconceptions@gmail.com

    🎵 Music: Dynamic
    🎤 Rap Lyrics: Hollyhood Tay
    🎬 Podcast Produced & Edited by: Val Barrett

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    56 mins
  • HEALTH INEQUALITIES PART 5: "The STATE of the NHS- A Look at Lord Darzi REPORT 2024""

    HEALTH INEQUALITIES PART 5: "The STATE of the NHS- A Look at Lord Darzi REPORT 2024""
    Jul 1 2025

    In this fifth part of the health inequality series, Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson discuss the 2024 Lord Darzi Report on the state of the NHS. They review historical reports such as the Black Report (1980), Acheson Report (1998), and others to highlight persisting health inequalities and systemic issues within the NHS.

    The discussion explores urgent problems like waiting times, the impact of COVID-19, the lack of social care support, and constant changes in government policies affecting the NHS. Val and Dr. Anderson also debate whether the management of the NHS should be removed from political control and consider different models for healthcare management from around the world

    📧 Email us: storieslabelsandmisconceptions@gmail.com

    🎵 Music: Dynamic
    🎤 Rap Lyrics: Hollyhood Tay
    🎬 Podcast Produced & Edited by: Val Barrett

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    50 mins
  • HEALTH INEQUALITIES Part 4B-REPORTS that shaped HEALTH: An UNFINISHED JOURNEY

    HEALTH INEQUALITIES Part 4B-REPORTS that shaped HEALTH: An UNFINISHED JOURNEY
    Jun 24 2025

    In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson continue their series on health inequality.

    They delve into several key reports, including the Black Report, the Acheson Report, and the Marmot Review, discussing their findings and the actions (or lack thereof) taken by various governments.

    The conversation addresses the crucial topics of social determinants of health, political short-termism, and structural inequalities. Join us to understand the historical context and current state of health inequality in the UK.

    📧 Email us: storieslabelsandmisconceptions@gmail.com

    🎵 Music: Dynamic
    🎤 Rap Lyrics: Hollyhood Tay
    🎬 Podcast Produced & Edited by: Val Barrett

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    46 mins

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