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

⭐ Please leave a review
📲 Follow us
🙌 Get involved

📝 Please take The Survey to help us improve our content and strengthen our connection with you.
🙏 Your participation is greatly appreciated!

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

⭐ Please leave a review
📲 Follow us
🙌 Get involved

📝 Please take The Survey to help us improve our content and strengthen our connection with you.
🙏 Your participation is greatly appreciated!

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

⭐ Please leave a review
📲 Follow us
🙌 Get involved

📝 Please take The Survey to help us improve our content and strengthen our connection with you.
🙏 Your participation is greatly appreciated!

In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson continue their health inequality series, focusing on why awareness alone hasn't driven actionable change.

They dissect past reports, including the 2010 Marmot Review, the 2017 Race Disparity Audit, and the 2020 follow-up Health Foundation report. The conversation explores systemic issues and political inaction that hinder progress in reducing health inequalities, emphasising the need for actionable solutions and accountability.

Join the discussion to understand the longstanding patterns and challenges in addressing health disparities.

📧 Email us: storieslabelsandmisconceptions@gmail.com

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

⭐ Please leave a review
📲 Follow us
🙌 Get involved

📝 Please take The Survey to help us improve our content and strengthen our connection with you.
🙏 Your participation is greatly appreciated!

In this thought-provoking episode of 'Stories, Labels, Misconceptions', co-hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson dive into the pressing issue of health inequalities. Exploring the insights from episodes one and two, they dissect how race, disability, and class shape health outcomes in the UK.

From the alarming disparities faced by Black women in childbirth to the systemic barriers for disabled individuals and the working class, this episode sheds light on the multifaceted challenges and the urgent need for structural change.

Join us as we discuss hidden biases, accessibility issues, and potential solutions to ensure a more equitable healthcare system for all.

📧 Email us: storieslabelsandmisconceptions@gmail.com

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

⭐ Please leave a review
📲 Follow us
🙌 Get involved

📝 Please take The Survey to help us improve our content and strengthen our connection with you.
🙏 Your participation is greatly appreciated!

In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' Val Barrett and Dr Jeremy Anderson continue their Health Inequality series by exploring the Social Determinants of Health.

Discussing factors like education, economic stability, neighbourhood environments, and access to healthcare, they dive deep into how these social factors influence health long before medical intervention.

Through examples, they highlight the systemic issues and inequalities that contribute to health disparities. The conversation also touches on the psychological and environmental aspects, the importance of safe housing, and the impact of income and employment on health outcomes.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the root causes of health inequality and the potential solutions to address them.

📧 Email us: storieslabelsandmisconceptions@gmail.com

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

⭐ Please leave a review
📲 Follow us
🙌 Get involved

📝 Please take The Survey to help us improve our content and strengthen our connection with you.
🙏 Your participation is greatly appreciated!

Join Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson in the first episode of their six-part series on health inequalities in the UK. They delve into the definition of health, the evolution of its understanding, and how social determinants like income, postcode, and education influence health outcomes.

They discuss the concept of deprivation, its impact on health, and the complex interplay of various factors contributing to health inequalities. Through engaging discussions and personal anecdotes, this episode lays the groundwork for understanding and addressing the nuances of health disparities in society.

📧 Email us: storieslabelsandmisconceptions@gmail.com

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

⭐ Please leave a review
📲 Follow us
🙌 Get involved

📝 Please take The Survey to help us improve our content and strengthen our connection with you.
🙏 Your participation is greatly appreciated!

Join hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson as they delve into the pressing crisis within the UK's care sector. This episode scrutinises the recent government changes to immigration rules, particularly the impact on an already overwhelmed and undervalued sector reliant on overseas workers.

Val and Dr. Anderson share personal stories and discuss the challenges of integrating migrants into the care workforce, exploring the misconceptions around care work, and debating the implications of reducing the influx of foreign care workers. They emphasise the need for a paradigm shift to appreciate and value care work, ensuring proper training and better working conditions to attract local workers.

📧 Email us: storieslabelsandmisconceptions@gmail.com

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

⭐ Please leave a review
📲 Follow us
🙌 Get involved

📝 Please take The Survey to help us improve our content and strengthen our connection with you.
🙏 Your participation is greatly appreciated!