Behind the Health Statistic

Sep 10 2024 48 ep. 43 mins 869
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Behind the Heath Statistic explores the human and personal perspectives of health and illness. In a society that has become increasingly exposed to statistics, this podcast aims to take the listeners attention away from the numbers and on to the people.

  Health & Fitness
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Culture, creativity and long-term conditions

Sep 10 2024 54 mins  
This podcast is part of Dr Sofia Vougioukalou’s British Academy Innovation Fellowship ‘Creative Ageing and Social Prescribing: Bridging the gap between diverse service users, service providers and policy makers in Wales’. In this episode Dr Ricky Hellyar is joined by Sofia and three project participants to discuss the role of creativity in their lives and the different forms

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May 28 2024 11 mins  
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May 28 2024 9 mins  
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Sexual Health

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Menopause with Carolyn Harris MP

Jun 09 2023 59 mins  
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