95. Jonathan Ashworth on his stroke - and lego

Former Health Ministers Steve Brine and James Bethell return with a thought-provoking episode - featuring former Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth on his shock stroke at 47, and the unexpected role of Lego in his recovery.

This week, they ask a hard question: If someone who understands the system can miss the warning signs, how are the public meant to spot them?

In this episode: Jonathan Ashworth on his Stroke: A candid account of the moment everything changed - and what it reveals about “silent” risk. Recovery, Lego & Neuroplasticity: How rebuilding with Lego, learning piano, and even reciting Shakespeare are helping retrain the brain after stroke. Prevention vs Reality: From missed health checks to lifestyle risks, why do individuals - and governments - struggle to act before it’s too late? The Biobank Breach: A major data security scare raises urgent questions about trust in the UK’s most valuable health research resource. Britain’s Health Decline: New data shows we’re falling behind on healthy life expectancy - posing not just a health crisis, but an economic one. The Culture Problem: From alcohol to everyday habits, are we too comfortable with the behaviours making us ill?

Plus, a “brain-boosting beer” claim under the microscope—science or spin?

Prevention may be the cure—but only if we take it seriously.

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