Programmes coming up ..
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Helen Bowden4:00am - 7:00am
Helen says: ""My heart goes to anyone having to care full time for a loved one or as a job. You are amazing and brilliant people and should never be underestimated".
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Alex Cann7:00am - 10:00am
Alex says "I have huge admiration for the care sector, which dates back to my own stint in Sheffield Children's Hospital in 1991 having a leg lengthening operation. The nurses were just fantastic, and I feel this is my opportunity to give something back to a profession that has faced unprecedented challenges over the last few years."
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Martin Emery10:00am - 1:00pm
Martin says: "when we think about it, we all probably know somebody - a friend, a colleague or family member - who provides care, either professionally or unpaid. Care Radio is for them."
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Ernie Rowe1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ernie says: "I’ve experienced first-hand the astonishing level of care given by so many remarkable people in our NHS, despite near-impossible circumstances and the lack of pop-star wages".
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Helen Bowden
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Helen says: ""My heart goes to anyone having to care full time for a loved one or as a job. You are amazing and brilliant people and should never be underestimated".
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Channel Hopping with Al Dupres7:00pm - 8:00pm
TV Themes, songs, music from old adverts, and a lot more - a voyage of discovery, into the past.
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Dom Chambers' Life Stories8:00pm - 9:00pm
Dom says: "The wellbeing of people and supporting those with less opportunity are the key drivers for all my work. We live in times that elevate the necessity of this approach. Care Radio is born of these times".
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Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey9:00pm - 11:00pm
For anyone who enjoys a trip down memory lane listening to everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to David Whitfield, Alma Cogan to Dickie Valentine, or Connie Francis to Tony Bennett.
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Late Night Love Songs11:00pm - 1:00am
Two hours of perfect late night music from across the years, helping you to unwind with some "me" time.
National & International News
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TV star and comedian Paul OGrady dies at the age of 67TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said.
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Four in 10 households with children have skipped meals in recent monthsFour in 10 (40%) households with children have skipped meals at some point in recent months, according to research for a charity.
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Junior doctors urged to back strike action in battle for higher payJunior doctors are being urged to back strike action in their battle with Holyrood for higher pay.
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Children turning to social media for news Ofcom report findsChildren are increasingly turning to social media if they want to find out something new and “generally believe” what they discover online is true, according to a new study by the communications regulator.
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World first child research hub in London will support Ukraine war victimsThe world’s first hub for child blast injury research has been opened in London – with an immediate focus on providing support to victims in Ukraine.
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Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall says Lotte Wubben Moy will overcome England snubArsenal boss Jonas Eidevall is confident Lotte Wubben-Moy will be able to brush off her exclusion from Sarina Wiegman’s latest England squad and focus on the Gunners’ Champions League quarter-final.
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Roy Hodgson calls for energy optimism and lack of fear from Palace playersRoy Hodgson has demanded a “lack of fear” from Crystal Palace’s players ahead of his first match since being reappointed by the Premier League strugglers.
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MI5 raises Northern Ireland terror threat level to severeMI5 has increased the terror threat level in Northern Ireland from “substantial” to “severe”, meaning an attack is highly likely.
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Gary Lineker wins 49 million tax battle with HMRCGary Lineker has won his £4.9 million tax battle with HMRC.
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Care News
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100 thousand patients treated in virtual wardsThere are now more than 340 virtual ward programmes across England – 58 opened in January – including a total of 7,653 virtual beds
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NHS Providers, Saffron Cordery, comment on strikeDeputy chief executive warns that the situation is likely to vary from place to place depending on the response to the walkout from junior doctor
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Mental health is linked to nutritionIn her book Unprocessed, Clinical psychologist says Kimberley Wilson, says when it comes to our mental health, what we eat is a crucial ingredient
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North Wales Health Watchdog abolishedCritics say the change will mean "no scrutiny or accountability whatsoever" of health services in North Wales
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Covid Spring Booster could be the last?he UK Government says the spring booster programme is due to end on 30 June and has announced that the offer of a first or second dose of COVID vaccine will also end at this time
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Winter Vomiting bug cases in care homes at high, pre-Covid levelsncidents of the so-called winter vomiting bug have has increased across all age groups, most notably those aged 65 and older.
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UNISON says NHS needs a change of directionThere's a call for a comprehensive workforce plan, plus long-term investment in NHS pay, working conditions, training and apprenticeship places
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Bath hospital testing AI to spot blood clots in lungThe trial will show whether AI can spot pulmonary embolism quicker and more accurately than doctors
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Loss of nearly 400 swimming pools in England since 2010Analysis by The Guardian newspaper shows 382 swimming pools have closed their doors, which includes public and privately-owned pools.
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New mobile liver cancer screening trucksThe new on-the-spot test can find cirrhosis or advanced fibrosis which are the leading causes of liver cancer
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Thousands of outpatient appointments cancelled because of strikeAs many as sixty-one thousand junior doctors are on strike until Thursday morning as they campaign for a 26 percent pay rise
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Larger, more accessible toilets in several venues across PortsmouthChanging Places toilets are designed to enable anyone, regardless of their disability, to get out into Portsmouth to go to the shops, enjoy community life and socialise
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