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ANN-MARIE AND CHRISTINA

30th January 2012

Rich Jones Personal Trainer contact 07733225230 rich@fitnesstraining.co.uk

Derek Benfield Chairman of Swindon Link Steering Group contact 01793 497777

23rd January 2012

Simon Lorton-Smith Head of Policy at the Mental Health Foundation contact www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Maggie Wallace from the CNHC contact www.cnhc.org.uk

16th January 2012

Bill Carlton Direstor of SWADS contact www.swads.org.uk

Jo's Trust contact 0808 802 8000

9th January 2012

Rich Jones Personal Trainer rich@121fitnesstraining.co.uk 07733225230

19th December 2011

Richard Brown Chiropractor

12th December 2011

Deborah Collins is Dietitian working in the community helping people make dietary changes to prevent and treat nutrition-related diseases.  British Dietics Association www.bda.com/foodfacts/index.html

Dr Kenneth Heaton has found passages in Shakespeare that describe emotions so beautifully they can teach modern doctors/ 

5th december 2011

Dr Vanessa Webb spoke about the sensitivities of forensic examinations and her work at Sexual Assault Referral Centres.

Mara Ranieri Davey spoke about chlamydia and Mens Sexual Health

28th November

Faye Blackwell,  Hypnotherapist from Chrysalis Training.

 contact info@chrysaliscourses.co.uk  

World Aids day is 1st Dec Mara Raneiri Davey from  Mens Sexual Health kept us up to date www.menssexualhealth.org.uk  01793 250951  info@menssexuahealthl.org.uk 

21st November 2011

Laura a fellow volunteer presenter at Swindon 105.5 talked about her personal experience of Asperger's Syndrome

14th November 2011

Pash or Preservation Around Self Harm contact 649510 www.pashswindon.org

Andrew Ward from The Arnica Group which promote natural immunity and was formed by parents concerned about the vaccination programme. http://arnica.org.uk

Nutritional Therapist Antony Haynes Dopamine Cortisol and Beyond how to improve mood and wellbeing by balancing hormones and neurotransmittors naturally.    

7th November 2011

Fiona Castle Community Pharmacist spoke about Ask Your Pharmacist Week contact 01684 298459 fiona.castle@swinwiltslpc.org.uk

24th October 2011

Caroline Corrigan Fundraiser from Wiltshire Air Ambulance contact 01380 739453 info@wiltshireairambulance.co.uk

Naturopath ND T Michael Culp  from Bastyr University,  Director and Chief Medical Officer of Integrative Health Solutions Ltd contact info@ihs.eu.com

17th October 2011

Derek Price is from Severn Free Wheelers. To support this charity or ride a Bloodbike call 01452 731360 www.severnfreewheelers.co.uk

10th October 2011

Preservation Around Self Harm or PASH Swindon.  Contact Maria Burchell on 01793 649510

Prof Bryan Williams from the Dept of Vascular Sciences at the University of Leicester Glenfield Hospital talked about blood pressure.

Reynauds and Scleroderma Association contact www.reynauds.org.uk freephone 0800917247

3rd October 2011

Fiona Castle Community Pharmacist talked about the New Medicine Service.

Sian Barry freom Dressability spoke about their SGM Contact 01793485374 dressability@madasafish.com

Dr Louisa Jenkin and Mike Davis spoke about ageing and the work of the Biotechnology & Biosciences Research Council.

26th Sept 2011

Rachael Roberts Research Consultant at the Soc of Homeopaths and CEO of the Homeopathy Research Council which is a Charity.

19th September 2011

Naturopath Michael Culp from Natural Health and Wellbeing contact 02074367827

Dr Evan Mayo-Wilson spoke about Vit D deficiency

We continued with the 2nd part of our interview with Prof Gordon Turnbull Cons Psychiatrist and Author of a bestselling book caled Trauma

12th September

Pippa Grenfell Research Fellow at the Dept of Public Health & policy at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

Professor Gordon Turnbull Psychiatrist and Author of Trauma talked about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Professor Arnie Akbar Immunologist at the University College Hospital London.

15th August 2011

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Tim Corner spoke about about Domestic Violence Protection and the changes to the law regading the new Go Orders.

Janice Comstey Resuscitation Officer at GWH told us about training for all workers at GWH whether in medical posts or not.

Sally Marchant talked about her role as Editor of Midirs, a publication for Midwives.

8th August 2011

Dr Margaret McCartney dispelled the myth that bottled water is better than tap water and that we need to drink when we are not thirsty. This con has left the planet littered with millions of tons of plastic bottles.

Marie Burchell is Project Co-ordinator of PASH. Preservation Around Self Harm contact pash@swads.org.uk 01793 649510

1st August 2011

Mara Raneiri Davey is your contact with any concerns re Mens Sexual Health.

Find out about Chlamydia testing on 01793 250951 www.menssexualhealth.org.uk

Professor Jonathan Benger contact jonathan.benger@uwe.ac.uk   

25th July 2011

Continuing interviews from last week with Dr David Wald and Dr Andrew Stanton also Dr David Walmsley Consultant Endocrinologist at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.18th July 2011
Dr David Wald Conultant Cardiologist @ Senior Lecturer at Barts and the London School of Medicine spoke about homocysteine.
Dr Andrew Stanton Consultant Respiratory Physician at GWH met with us to talk about sleep apnoea.
Dr Malcolm Kendrick has been a GP for 28yrs, he wrote The Great Cholesterol Con.
Has cholesterol been the good guy all along???
11th July 2011
Sheila Merril Public Health Advisor for ROSPA
Nick Thompson Holistic Vet contact at holisticvet.co.uk
4th July 2011
Contact Gill Yaz at the Association for Spina Bifida And Hydrocephalus
 on 02084490475
Emma Jones Manager of Fessey House contact. 01793 725544 or ejones@swindon.gov.uk

27th June 2011
Clarissa Mitchell talked of the opening on July 15th of Hop Skip and Jump centre at Upper Shaw Farm Swindon Tel. 01453 836390 www.hopskipandjumpswindon.org.uk
Dr Michael Culp, Dr of Naruropathy www.lhs.ev.com  Tel. 02074367827
Dr Trevor Thompson Consultant Senior Lecturer in general Practice with particular focus on undergraduate education at Bristol Uni.
20th June 2011
Mark Farrow and the Vit C online survey.

 Contact www.myexperimentwithvitamicc.blogspot.com
 June is Everyman Male Cancer Awareness Month Mens Sexual Health asks Have You Got Your Eye On The Ball
www.everyman-campaign.org Contact Mara Ranieri Davy on 01793 250951
 Contact Kevin Laye  about Thought Field Therapy on www.kevinlaye.co.uk 

13th June 2011
 Janet Seward from Gowrings Mobilitycontact  0845g608 8020 Forum of Mobility centres on 0800 5593631
 and The Mobility Scheme on 0845 456 4566
  Diana Finch Chief Exec Swindon Carers on 01793 531133
Caroline Ostrich and Allison from Ostrich Decluttering service can be contacted on 01793 728477 or 079404 90494
6th June 2011
Dr Hillary Jones talked about Allergies, Ken lay talked about Thought Field Therapy, more from him in the coming weeks and Lukas Sojka talked about his sytem of hair replacement for women who have problems with hair loss.
30th May 2011
Geof Elliott-Howell spoke about a neurological condition he has  called Charcot Marie Tooth you can find information and support on info@cmtuk.org 0202 481161
Geofrey Ham spoke about his experience of deep brain stimulation for his Parkinson's disease and this week the device was switched on.
Zaida and David are teachers on exchange from South Africa and informed us of the health system over there.

23rd May 2011
Part 3 of our interview with Geofrey Ham here Geofrey talks us through the experience of having Deep brain Stimulation surgery. Next weekhe shares the moment the stimulation was switched on.
Rosina works as a Physiotherapist and is in discussion with Chiropractors and  Osteopaths to talk about their shared ground and possibilities.
Ian Marber Nutritional Therapist aka The Food Doctor talked about the benefits of grilling our food contact 020 7792 6700.
3rd partof our interview with Geofrey Ham about his experience of Deep Brian Stimulation. Contact Parkinson's Disease Uk 0808 800 0303
16th May 2011
David Wray talked about the Neurolical Alliance contact 01793 791125
James D'Angelo musician author of The Healing Power Of The Human Voice, composer talked about the healing power of vocal sound.
Part two of our interview with Geofrey Ham
Angela Plummer assistant Joint Director for Contract Commissioning and placement with the Integrated Swindon Social Care Team taled about their award for Best Commissioner 2011 for helping people with learning disabilities have more control and choice..
9th May 2011
Dr Ike Heanacho  Editor of The Drugs and Theraputics Bulletin
First part of a series of interviews with Geofrey Ham who talks about his experience of Deep Brain stimulation for is Parkinson's Disease
18th April 2011
Laura Wilson is Fundrair for Swindon Therapy Centre contact 07860471848
for Sarah Brenna CEO of youngminds.org.uk
11th April2011
Its Parkinsons Disease Awareness Week, Contact Linda Duthie Chair of Swindon and district Parkinsons Ukl
 4th April 2011
The New weight loss fitness club Fighting Fat Club has opened in Swindon Contact Louise 07843388938 .
Dave Hartley talks about his personal hourney with Parkinson's disease.                        
28th March2011
Fancy having the hard skin removed from your feet by tiny fish, sounds soooo tickly.
Alex Cole from Sole Spa will be tempting your toes with this one  at Basepoint SN5 7EX contact 01793 602466
Jaque Garrard Director of the Royal College of Midwives talked about the Crisis looming in Midwifery.
 
21st March 2011
Swindon Home and Away Overnight Short Breaks
 Contact 01793 465700 if you are considering welcoming a child into your home  or 01793 464233 if you are a parent of a child who could benefit from this scheme. 
  7th March 2011
Meningitis Research Foundation 080 8800 3344
Mike Bridger Brstol Centre for Contemporary Homeopathy 0845 603 2878
21st Feb 2011
To contact DR Ike Iheanacho Editor of DRUGS AND THERAPUTIC BULLITIN go to dtb@bmj.com

Ann Mawdesly MBE Raynauds and Scleroderma Ass 01270 872776

To Fundraise for the Huntington's Disease Association 0151 207 7638 they will help you if you are stuck for ideas.

14th Feb 2011

Paul Dawkins Hypnotist Contact 07783 202690 paul.dawkins@mentalfloss.co.uk

7th Feb 2011
Clapham Hobbs Footcare services contact Jane reyside 01793 644804
31st January 2011
Leadership Martial Arts  www.leadershipma.co.uk
08458121100
24th January 2011
Sheniz Ismet from Voluntary Action Swindon  contact www.vas-swindon.org.uk  or sheniz@vas-swindon.org.uk and James Brown from Swindon Local Involment Network, LINK  01793 499777
17th January 2011
They say a cluttered house means a cluttered mind.  Caroline Ostrich runs a personal decluttering service. 07940 490494 and she can help you get some personal space you can actually relax in. 

10th January
Swindon Food Bank have given away 100 TONS of food since they started in 2005 Manager Richard Belsham see above for fundraising events. Contact 07932 108732 www.richard.belshamswindonfoodbank.co.uk  
3rd January 2011
Professor Robert Thomas MRCP MD FRCP Consultant Oncologist at Bedford And Addenbrooks Hospital Lifestyle After Cancer the Facts Contact cancernet.co.uk
We met Mike the music Man from One Step Ahead Day centre for people with severe learning difficulty.
20th December 2010
Mike Fisher is manager of Willows Adult Counselling Service of 11 Prospect Place.
Contact 01793 426650
We met Jonathan Sewel Lead Donor Relation Manager Contact 0300 232323
13th December 2010
Anne  Maudsley  knows how painful hands and feet can feel in cold weather  we  focused  with Anne on Raynaud's Syndrome and Scleroderma.  Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association's freephone number: 0800 917 2494 and website: www.raynauds.org.uk  feel free to get in contact  for a free information pack.
The NSPCC will send a letter to Santa for your child and they will get a personalised reply through theire Express Rudolph Mail for a donation of £5 and everyone will be in the draw for a trip to Lapland thanks to last minute.com contact www.nspcc.org.uk/santa or call 0845 839 9304

6th December 2010
One Step Ahead Is a day centre for people with severe learning difficulties.  Jacky Curtis is the Managerand the work at the centre is inspirational. First of 5 interviews
Dr Hedge talked about the Bowel Cancer Screening in Swindon.  
29th November 2010
Mara Raneiri davey talked about marking  World Aids Day and Mens Sexual Health.
Naturopath Jan De Vries  talked about the Male Menopause
22nd November 2010
Lucas Sojka is a hair loss specialist who was called in by Dr Pixie on ch 4 Embarassing Illness Kids prog to help a child with 70% hair loss.
can he help you contact info@hairsolved.com  0845 676 9756

Dr David  Hutcheon is a newly retired Consultant Obstetric Consultant.
He has firm views on the management of the 3rd stage of labour , in particular clamping the cord and talked about his published work  staing that early clampingg of the cord is detrimental to the health of the baby.
Published 10th November 2010 BMJ 2010;341,:C5447 
Elizabeth Butler from the Penny Brohn Cancer Care Centre spoke about how what you eat can help you immensley in you cancer journey contact 08451232310 www.pennybrohncancercare.org

15th November 2010
Barry Cheeseman introduced  NEETS (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and with Neet Evolution set up with Inspire he encourages young Neets to explore the benefits  of holistic therapy and the positive effects it can have on peoples lives.  Contcact 01793 521290 / 07772893931 barry@inspireukltd.com
 1st Nov 2010
Sue Bargee is an acupuncturist who has a special interest in fertility, Sue is hostist a seminar for anyone who would like help conceiving. Contact Sue on 01793 608776 or enquiries@enerqi.uk.com 
  Paul Clark Is Head of Medicines Management for NHS Swindon and he talked about the growing concerns over Codeine.
Femi Olayesaday talked about helping disadvantaged people accessing health care.
 Contact at Pacesetters 01793 708757

 25th October
All relationships have their ups and downs but what if its all down and one or both of  you may want out.  Lovely Marie from Marriage Care talked about the work of this relationship counselling charity that can help couples married or not and of any sexuality untangle the emotional knots that can end communication and ultimately end a relationship. Call 0800 389 3801 

   18th October 2010
John Allen has Fibromyalgia  and has likened the pain he has to rats gnawing at your bones. He has set up a  local support group for anyone affected by the condition. For more information contat 077336089279
Driving instructors Jeff and Sue take  speed awareness workshops for those convicted of speeding and certainly pushed home the message that speed kills.

 11th October 2010
Jamilla Jama  is Secretary and Treasurer of the Somali and East African Association and she came along with Hamud Saliban to talk about health, sport, dance. and many other topics affecting the East African community   They promoted an event on at the  Broad Green Community Centre on Sat 6th Nov from 12-4pm. to find out more  contact Hamud on 07751938289 or Jamila on 07511298661.

20th September 2010
Ryan told us his story and why he get so much benefit from the great support he receives at Headway Swindon and District. Tel 01793 436908 
Dr Alan Watkins gave Christina the first of two interviews about Cardiac Coherance. Dont miss part 2 next week  After meeting a woman who had a daughter with special needs who had not had a day off for over 40 yrs Clarissa Mitchell became a woman on a mission.Hop Skip and Jump your way to supporting  her to help others who without help could be in the same situation.
in her venture to provide day support  in a purpose built project in Lydiard Park for people with special needs and their families.hsjswindon@hotmail.co.uk  01453 836390
 
13th September 2010
Trilby Breckman from Triumph Over Phobia helps people overcome phobias no matter what they are about and also uses her skills to help people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder on 01225 334677 
We met Lead Life Coach and Manager of Enterprises for Inspire Sarah Massey with Life Coaches Liam Harris and Daniel Twine they all work with young people on a one to one basis helping with confidence building enabling young people to achieve their potential through gained life skills. Contact 01793 52129m  
30th August 2010
Headway Swindon is doing wonderful work to help those affected by brain injury.  We met Sonia who is the centre manager. Contact her on  01793 436908/617109 or info@headwayswindon.org.uk 
23rd August 2010
this week we continued with our series about The Penny Brohn Cancer Care Centre with Kate McKenzie contact 08451232310 www.pennybrohncancercare.org  They can help with managing anxiety, promoting wellbeing managing symptoms and side effects and changing the way you live with cancer and Swindon Therapy Centre, Contact 01793 481700
 16th August
One of our earliest interviews was with a wonderful support group called ABC or Affected By Cancer Swindon and it was delightful to talk with Fred Bassett Vice Chair who gave us an update and tlked about why he set up the men only group contact Beryl  01793 528636 or Fred 01793 533373.
Jan Is a Chartered Physiotherapist who was helping lovely Audrey at the Swindon Therapy Centre and they talked us through the session.

Marie To,a retired midwife from Swindon is going to Burkina Faso in Africa to fact find out exactly why their maternal death rate is 100 times higher than here leaving many many orphans who are often rejected by the family.
Then the plan is to see how they can be helped.To support Marie or find out how she is doing Tel 01793 512297 or contact  Pastor Tom Price  discovery-church/swindon.co.uk
 i2nd August
CEO of Swindon Carers Diane Finch came to visit with Marcus who is carer for his Dad Vince who raised many issues regarding safetly socialising and disability. diane.finch@prtc-swindon.org  Tel 01793 531133
19th July 2010
Chris Geiger who was given just 3 months to live .....19 years ago!  Chris told us his story of how his life was changed and the ongoing impact of how his lifestyle and diet are so important to ongoing wellness www.chrisgeiger.co.uk

15th Feb 10
 Anthrax has been cut into heroin and caused the death of 9 people in Scotland and one person in England. We spoke with Dr Brian McClosky Director of the Health Protection Agency 
We also continued with our interviews with Professor Stafford Lightman talking about Thyroid problems and Terry Vassey CEO of Lepra Health in Action lepra@leprahealthinaction.org talked about how they help the people that mny turn away from
8th Feb 10
 Myasthenia Gravis  is an autoimmune conditions affecting voluntary muscles. If this condition affect you or yours contact ritagoldthorpe@mga-charity.org  Rita is from the Myasthenia Gravis Association  and told us about the help and advice they offer.

Following our interview with Thyroid Uk we met with Professor Stafford Lightman at Bristol University who  kindly gave us an expert opinion on hypothyroidism and understanding your blood tests.

1st Feb 10
Janice Adams sang the praises Kola her hearing dog/companion info@hearingdogs.org.uk Tel 01844 348 100 to find out how they can help you too.

25th Jan 10
MIke Buss  is extraoardary, he has just beaten the world record for running on a treadmill for 7 days, he has taken on  over 30 world records and beaten them raising money for Help for Heroes.
We want just a fraction of the will and determination of this awe inspiring yet so down to earth man. Learn about fitness, mental and physical from the man most qualified to know. activelifeuk@hotmail.com  www.mike-bus.com www.justgiving.com/mikes-worldrecords.com 07791545550

19th Jan 10
Thyroid blood tests, what do they mean? and does everyone agree on what is normal? We hear again from LynnMynott of Thyroid UK.lyn.mynott@thyroiduk.org
Suzanne Duthie talks about being the author of Acupuncture An Aid To Differential Diagnosis, and of her role as Strategic Development Director of London College of traditional Oriental Medicine

11th Jan 10
If you have THYROID DISEASE you just take a tablet till your blood levels are normal and you feel fine. right?? Wrong!  You can feel rotten  even when bloods indicate you are ok and feel great when blood results say you are ill.   We talk to  Lyn Mynott CEO &  founder of Thyroid UK and again next week contactwww.thyroiduk.org
Kit Hammond Stapely gives workshops in laughter. It is proven that laughter is the best medicine  as it reduces cortisol levels in the blood. It helped Kit outlive those who told her she would not have long to live.  contact www.laughternetwork.co.uk  and www.miraclesdohappen.org.uk

MENINGITIS, do you know the signs, and would you jnow what to do?  David Light is the Community Development Co-ordinator  for the Meningitis Trust.Contact 0800 0281828 for the free helpline or 0845 1204766 to speak to David.

RAYNAUD'S DOG SLED CHALLENGE   Anne Mawdsley, Founder and Chief Executive of the Raynaud’s & Scleroderma Association, will be driving a team of husky dogs across the lakes and forests of Finland on 16th & 17th February 2010. The event is a particularly courageous challenge as Anne has severe Raynaud’s but wants to highlight the problems which people experience in cold weather. Anne’s sponsorship page is: www.justgiving.com/rsadogsledFor a free information pack, which includes details of recommended products, Raynaud's information and a Handy Hints on Keeping Warm leaflet, call freephone 0800 917 2494 or visit www.raynauds.org.uk

4th Jan 10
Affected by Cancer a Swindon Based charity have receved funding from  Macmillan cancer support to hold meetings on thursday evenings for men who are affected by cancer in any way, they do not have  to have the condition themselves.
Contact Fred Bassett on abcswindon@yahoo.co.uk  or Tel 01793 533373

21st Dec 09
Sarah Gall followed the Margaret Hill's diet and found that the drug free way to live without ARTHRITIS works. She has written a  helpful booklet  of her experienceand she will send a copy for £3.00.
Conact Sarah on www.arthritisrecovery.co.uk  or Tel 01706 344429.

14th Dec 09
We've all heard of the FAST campaign run by the governement to raise awareness of a STROKE and what it can do.  But what is it like to have the condition and where can you go for support in Swindon? Ivor and Jean from the Stroke Association can help  Tel 01793 529693 or email linandivor@ntlworld.com
If you have a baby with DOWNS SYNDROME is Manager of Community Based Teams and Hospital Teams as well as Prospect at home teams and spoke about the way the hopice and Hospital work together to give end of life care.  LAND FILL sites  are neccessary because we live in a throwaway society> We visited Hills at Compton Bassett.Mister for Health Gillian Merron visited Swindon and we had an exclusive interview with her after she attended a M.E.N.D meeting at Greendown School West

30th Nov
Swindon.We talked with Mr Nathan Coombs FRCS  Consultant breast surgeon at Great Western Hosp to learn more about BREAST CANCER and reconstructive surgery.Visit www.SeeMyRisk.com  to determine your risk of developing breast cancer 
1st Dec is World AIDS Day and we welcomed Joshua Hall  who is the Terrence Higgins Trust spokesperson for the south west.
Terrence Higgins Trust have offices in  Percy Street Swindon and can be contacted on 01793 554825 or www.tht.org.uk. The Genito Urinary clinic of Gt Western Hosp Tel is 01793 604038

23rd Nov 09
Maggie Wallace  is Exec Chair  & Policy Director CNHC  of the Complimentary & Natural healthcare Council  a regulatory body which is supported by the Dept of Health and the Prince's Foundation to regulate complementary therapists.  Currently this is a real "hot potato"  and there are immense moves happening.  www.cnhc.org.uk  info@cnhc.org.uk  Tel 0203 178 2199
Celia Gunn lived among the Canadian Native Indians for some time, wrote a book about her experiences and spoke to us about the natural remedies used by the Native Americans.A film is being made about her book A Twist in Coyotes Tale. Look out for the  film called Bringing Back The Bones due foe release  on 23rd April 2010. www.earthskywalk.com


16 Nov
Dr Rosy Daniel of HEALTH CREATIONS in Bath worked alongside Prof Karol Sikora the well known Holistic Oncologist in London before moving to Bristol and working at the then Bristol Cancer Care Centre later to become known as Penny Brohn Cancer Care.  She is now running her own organisation involved in mentoring and helping people with all types of illness, but specialising in cancer care.  Christina attended her 1-day seminar on Friday 20 Nov at Bailbrook House in Bath enq@healthcreation.co.uk

Jan de Vries is a well known figure in the Naturopathic world, after training in pharmacology he met Dr Alfred Vogel and underwent a transformation going on to train in acupuncture, homeopathy, naturopathy in Switzerland and China; later moving to Scotland and setting up a very successful practice.  Since that time he has also found the time to write 50 books on health.  His latest is Emotional Healing and is available to purchase from his website: www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk
Chonette Taylor from the CLL Support Association came to talk about CHRONIC LYMPHATIC LEUKAEMIA, her fight with it, about her stem cell transplant and how the support association she helped set up in 2005 is working.  All the unpaid volunteers are all CLL patients and is dedicated to supporting other patients and their carers with CLL.  CLL is a unique problem and the volunteers will endeavour to help with general information and provide guidance.  They can be reached on freephone 0800-977 4396 or via their website www.cllsupport.org.uk
Chonette also talked about the Haematology & Oncology United Group in Swindon or HUG which is based at the GWH in the Osprey Unit on the 3rd Floor.  They hold regular meetings where patients, relatives and friends can gather and receive information.

9 Nov 09
Elaine has recently undergone  successful ' TRAM FLAP' reconstructive surgery for breast cancer  She looks and feels great, listen to her story and how she is using her experience to help others. Elaine is writing a book about her breast cancer journey and has promised to join us again when her book is on the market. 
Jane Lovett has been BLIND since she was affected by measles at the age of two.  She has three children and a full working and social life.Jane joined us with her guide dog  Pru who has truly enhanced her life. We will be meeting Jane again soon to do a follow up interview.

2 Nov 09
Dr Tom Gilhooly is Gp  from Glasgow who has many years of experience working with those with addictions who has also trained in nutrition. He spoke about the contreversial topic of cholesterol and statins, or should we be talking about Omega 3 and Omega 6.
Its World STROKE Week, what is a stroke and what can modern medial care offer. Dr Bikash Dewan is Consultant Stroke Physician At GWH and spoke with us between his busy clinics to talk to us. 

26 October
Philip Weeks, Master HERBALIST talked to us about home remedies to use from your kitchen to treat the symptoms of colds and flu - ginger, green tea, garlic, turmeric. Anything to make you sweat the bugs away.  www.philipweeks.org
Peter Kent is a Health Ambassador Coordinator - Health Ambassadors encourage, motivate, inform and support you in your efforts to be healthy.  Contact 078248 68437.  Email: pkent@swindon.gov.uk 
Julian Richards is an archaeologist and talked about what you can learn about health from ancient bones!!
 
19 October
Alan Fletcher, SWINDON GUIDE DOGS Chairman can be reached on 01793-827589.  If you want to join the group then give him a call.

12th October
Wow. Dr Andrew Tressider is a GP from Chard who whilst working in the NHS has seen the benefits and understands the background to suggesting that patients may benefit frim BACH FLOWER REMEDIES  for emotional pain.  One in five prescriptions in the NHS are given for mental health concerns so he has something else to offer www.drandrew.co.uk.
Sonia Nightingale is a Chartered Physiotherapist and gives us all the info on what ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS actually is and why physio is so essential.

Patrick Holford Author, Nutritionist  and Manager of the Brain Bio Centre in London began this first of two interviews giving the low down on Vitamins, in mega doses and how they help us fight off the flu. Much needed as winter is approaching www.patrickholford.com 

5th October
Ankylosing Spondylitis hurts and limits your movements. It cant be cured but it can be managed but how? who can help? and where can you find a group of great people just like you?
Today we begin our series of interviews about Ankylosing Spondylitis.  The almost unprounceable form of arthritis.
Dogs that can detect hypoglycaemia and alert the person. We speak to Kimberley who is diabetic herself and trains dogs to support the diabetic owner and possibly save their life. 

28 September - We were intrigued by HEALTH TALK Online when we spoke to Sue Ziebland some weeks ago and re-visited this informational online forum for health.  Sue has requested help from anyone wishing to take part in research which involves talking about your health and how you felt during treatment.  For information on this go to www.healthtalkonline.org .  Oxford University is also looking for a researcher to work in the Health Talk Online office and anyone interested should check out their website.
Finally after a year of trying, Health Matters managed to interview Dr William McCrae, Consultant Cardiologist at GWH about red wine, heart problems and cholesterol.  If you want to find out more re-listen again on Thursday 1 October at 11pm. 

21st September 09 Dr Sarah Jarvis writes for Good Housekeeping Mag and has worked on The Jeremy Kyle Show. She Has strong opinions on the vaccine given to girls for protection from the HPV as well as other aspects of health.  Mara Raneiri Davey gave us an update on mens sexual health we had another strong opinion regarding gay men giving blood. 

14th September 09
If Henry VIII had worn  disposable nappies they would still be with us now!!!!! REAL NAPPIES anyone
Well we were impressed by the nappies that dont cost the earth. Gary Lamont  from the Wilts Wildlife Trust is a man on a mission and if you dont fancy leaving nappies to rot for 500 yrs then ring 01380 725670 Ext 236 or email nappies@wiltshirewildlife.org
Lindsay Scott is Director of Ops at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership and they want YOU to have the oppoetunity to be involved by becoming a Trust details on www.awp.nhs.uk 08006949990 or foundationtrustinfo@awp.nhs.uk 01249 468377
Lead Obstetrician at Great Western Hospital Dr Harini Narayan has made first of its kind changes to the way maternity care is given. Still more to come on future programmes.

7th September 09
There are great changes to the way ANTE NATAL CARE  is being delivered at Great Western hospital. It's radical, it's innovative and pioneered by Dr Harini Narayan. Interested in pregnancy issues? dont miss this. 
Ian Ralph is a Hypnotherapist learn about how Hypnodieting may be the key to your weight loss or check out changeforthebetter  

31 August 09
Continuing the interview with Lorraine Perretta of the Brain Bio Centre in Richmond, London talking about nutrition and MENTAL HEALTH care. Also continuing the interview at Gloucester House, Highworth run by the Salvation Army it is an Addictions rehabilition centre. Ann-Marie did a tour of Gloucester House with David Day, the manager of the centre.
The first in a series of interviews with Dr Harini Narayan, Senior Consultant Obstetrician at GWH about the innovative system she has engendered in obstetrics putting the patient first.  All other hospitals in the area are watching the outcomes of the re-shuffle with keen interest.
Cancer Care Landmark Seminar Series is taking place on 3/4 Sept and 10/11 Oct at The Centre for Nutrition Education & Lifestyle management in Wokingham, Berkshire.
If you wish to attend either or all the days then phone 0118 979 8686 or email info@cnelm.co.uk
Centre in Highworth we had the first in a series of interviews about the sensitive valuable work that is ongoing at this Salvation Army centre.
Continuing with our series of interviews with Lorraine Perretta from the Brain Bio Centre in London where they help people with mental health problems using nitrition.

17th August 09
Our last interview with Janet Harper,Care and Support Manager at STANTON LODGE. This week we were shown around the flat of a lovely lady called Iris.
Emily Edwards is the Operations Manager for the Drugs and Homeless Initative who care and really make a difference.Contact her on 08009704830.
Harry Massey of Nutrienergetics spoke about his film.find out more on thelivingmatrixmovie.com 
Our first interview with Lorraine Perretta Senior Nitrutionist at the Brain Biocentre, a great start.
Last but not least Matt Gushco spokesman from the American Embassy.
 
10 August 09
- Rosanna Preston from CLAPA (Cleft Lip and Palate Association) has a mission to educate the public about this condition and after attending thh annual conference  spoke with Ann-Marie and Christina in the studio.This condtion affects 1:700 people.   If you wish to set up a local group or would like more information then contact the Association on
020 7833 4883  Info@clapa.com 
Also in the studio was MaraRanieri Davey from Wilts & Swindon Mens Sexual Health Service letting us know that the service is attending the Gay Pride event in Swindon over the weekend. In conjunction with Swindon PCT  they offer free clamydia screening to 16-24 year olds and advice on a whole range of issues affecting the health of men.

3 August 09 
- Debbie from the Pregnancy Crisis Service explained how they offer pregnancy and post-abortion support.
Steve James a Mental Health Practitioner spoke to Ann-Marie and Christina about the workshops the AWMHP is running to help people deal with the Credit Crunch.

27 July 09
Dr Roger Bullock, Consultant in charge of the Dementia Centre in Swindon gave us up to date information on his latest research; and Jolyon Livingston an osteopath from the Cricklade Osteopathic Health Practice will be talking about regulation, and osteopathy in today's world. www.osteojo.co.uk

20 July 09
 Mr & Mrs Graham came into the studio to talk about their lives dealing with Alzheimers.

July 09 
Helen Jackson from Gynae C gave us an update on the latest news from Cancer Self Help Groups.  Helen's contact details are www.gynaec.co.uk We also met Lynda Hughes from the Forget Me Not Centre, a place that people under the age of 65 with Alzheimers can attend to meet others and learn something new.  The Forget Me Not Centre is the only one of its type in England and with vacancies at present can be reached on 436775. 
Ann-Marie talked about having given up smoking with the help of Ian Ralph a hypnotherapist.  His contact details are info@changeforthebetter.org.uk
6 July - Jackie Wray from the Swindon Therapy Centre dropped into to see Ann-Marie and Christina to update us on what is happening with their move to the new premises and the work they are doing.  They need to raise more money and are looking for volunteers to help with making tea or just helping people visiting the centre.  Contact details - 01793-481700

29 June 09
Ann-Marie visited Stanton Lodge in Kingsdown, Stratton to talk with Janet Harper about the support they give to Alzheimers sufferers and their family. Contact details for Stanton Lodge is 01793-836923. We also spoke with Anita Wallace, the CEO of the Lymphodaema Society about this support group and how lymphodaema manifests in people. 0207-351 4480

22 June 09 
Sue from the Swindon ME Support Group came into the studio to talk about the problems with Myalgic Encephalopathy or ME as it is commonly known.  We  also continued the interview with Kyle Davies a Chartered Psychologist talking about Mickle Therapy and how they help people with ME/CFS.

15 June 09
Lesley Hitchman is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist based at GWH helping people with diabetes.  Ann-Marie spoke to Lesley about how she can help people suffering with diabetes cope with stress.   If anyone wishes to speak to Lesley they should ask their Diabetes Specialist Nurse to refer them if they have diabetes; or alternatively ask for a referral from their GP for stress management help.
We continued the interview with Mary Trenfield a Psych-K Therapist. www.joyofliving.org.uk   Psych-K is psychological kinesiology and is a method of tapping into the subconscious using muscle testing.  By tapping into the subconscious using Psych-K one can alter the thought pattern and bring about a new method of dealing with life.  Mary gave Christina a therapy treatment using Psych-K. 

8 June 09
Health Matters invited Anne Tottingham a Wiltshire based homeopath www.homeopath-reiki.co.uk to talk to us about training in homeopathy and how it can help in an everyday way.  We also interviewed Tamara Ashcroft, an acupuncturist working out of Wootton Bassett and Malmesbury about the new published guidelines on treatment of low back pain.  Acupuncture, spinal manipulation (osteopathy, chiropractic etc) and exercise are the new "gold standards" for treatment of low back pain. 
Health Matters had a statement from Swindon PCT about the new guidelines wherein they said they would be looking into the commissioning of new services to work alongside the current services.    Christina was told this would be in place within the next 3 months.  Health Matters will be following this with great interest.

1 June 09
 Dr Hazel O'Dowd, clinical lead at Frenchay Hospital and with specialist knowledge of ME spoke to us of the symptoms and difficulties of having ME/CFS.  The phone number for anyone seeking advice is 0845-1232390.
Giving a different perspective on ME was Kyle Davies, a Chartered Psychologist and Mickle therapist helping people cope with this disease. 
Also on the programme Christina talked with Mary Trenfield a Psych-K therapist. 
25th May