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Stories Labels and Misconceptions
"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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🎬 Podcast Produced & Edited by: Val Barrett
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Episodes
19 episodes
HEALTH INEQUALITIES Part 4B-REPORTS that shaped HEALTH: An UNFINISHED JOURNEY
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...
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Episode 18
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46:27
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HEALTH INEQUALITIES Part 4A (2010–2020): HEALTH REPORTS, the SAME OLD TUNE and POLITICAL INACTION
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,...
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Episode 17
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1:16:05
HEALTH INEQUALITIES Part 3 – WHO GETS LEFT BEHIND? Health Inequalities by RACE, DISABILITY, and CLASS
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, d...
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Episode 16
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53:55
HEALTH INEQUALITIES Part 2-BRIDGING The HEALTH DIVIDE: TACKLING The Social DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
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, eco...
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Episode 15
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56:53
HEALTH INEQUALITIES Part 1- The SILENT DIVIDE: What is HEALTH INEQUALITIES?
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, post...
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Episode 14
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1:04:04
The CRISIS in the UK'S CARE SECTOR: IMMIGRATION POLICIES and Their IMPACT
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 an...
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Episode 13
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44:11
OPEN WIDE: The 'DENTAL CARE CRISIS' and its IMPACT
In this episode of the 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions' podcast, co-hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson dive into the pressing issues within public services, particularly in the realm of health care. Val shares her person...
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Episode 12
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52:18
The Cost of 'BREATHING': Uncovered TRUTHS Behind NHS Prescriptions
In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson delve into the complexities of NHS prescription charges in England. They explore the government's recent decision to freeze prescrip...
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Episode 11
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37:12
Ayesha's 'FIGHT:' Navigating Social Housing & RACISM
Join hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson on this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions' as they welcome their special guest, Ayesha. In this insightful and heartfelt discussion, Ayesha shares her personal experiences working in ...
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Episode 10
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55:18
Unveiling Eleasha: Life Lessons From TRIUMPH and TRAGEDY
In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson delve into Eleasha Ajadi's compelling life story. Join them as Eleasha recounts her experiences growing up with lifelong conditions and navigati...
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Episode 9
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1:15:44
From Turtle to 'TRAILBLAZER':Andre's INSPIRING Journey
In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson interview Val's son, Andre, who shares his inspiring journey living with sickle cell disease while pursuing his dreams. Andre discus...
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Episode 8
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46:37
PPE to PIP: A JOURNEY Through Benefit REFORMS
In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, Misconceptions,' hosts Val Barrett and Dr Jeremy Anderson explore the various crises impacting the NHS and social care system. From the controversial handling of PPE expenditures to the discrepan...
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Episode 7
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42:27
'DISCONNECT' in Politics: Understanding CLASS & OPPORTUNITY in the UK
Join Val and Dr Jeremy in this thought-provoking episode as they dive into the complexities of class identity in politics. With the recent changes in the UK government and the rise of politicians claiming to be "working class," they explore wha...
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Episode 6
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34:54
'BUSTING MYTHS': Disabilities, Bionic Solutions & HRT Realities
In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' co-hosts Val Barrett and Dr Jeremy Anderson delve into the NHS's evolving dynamics and its impact on community healthcare services including innovative Sickle Cell Service initiati...
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Episode 5
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43:12
REFORMING NHS England & AWAAB'S Law: A Story of Accountability
In this episode of Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions, hosts Val Barrett and Dr Jeremy Anderson discuss the latest updates on Arab Isaac's case, including the implementation of Awaab's Law in October 2025. The law will require social hou...
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Episode 4
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42:10
Housing & Health: Part 2- The HIDDEN Dangers of MOULD
In this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson explore the tragic case of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died from exposure to mould in his home. The discussion delves into the failings of hou...
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Episode 3
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29:29
Housing & Health: Part 1-The REAL Cost of 'INADEQUATE' Homes
Join hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson in this episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions' as they delve into the profound connection between housing conditions and health outcomes. This week's discussion highlights the harsh reali...
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Episode 2
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39:03
Unveiling The 'STRUGGLES' in the NHS & SOCIAL CARE
Unveiling the Struggles in the NHS and Social CareIn this debut episode of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions,' co-hosts Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson delve into the challenges faced by patients with long-term conditions within t...
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Episode 1
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26:20