Current Programmes
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Alan Steadman's Jazz Waves
The very best of Jazz from across the years, presented by the longest standing jazz radio presenter in the UK.
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Dom Chambers' Life Stories
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 Journey
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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Peter Fairhead's Country Show
Peter says: "I'm absolutely delighted to be part of Care Radio, playing the music I love and have spent the last forty years presenting on the radio".
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Dave Price with The 80s Show
Dave says: ""I hope , through my knowledge of music, my sense of humour, and a real interest of how music affects your mood, reaches emotions and prompts memories, I am very much looking forward to being on air with and spending some time with you."
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Richard Allan's Musicals, Movies and Memories
Richard says: "I think many people are unaware of how much an impact being a carer can have on people’s lives. I am delighted to have this opportunity through Care Radio to offer some kind of support throughout the music I play".
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Alex Cann
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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Andy Hoyle
Andy says "Care Radio has re-focused me on why I loved radio so much in the first place. It’s great to know, that even in a small way, we can make a difference by being a friendly voice when it’s needed, providing company and companionship".
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Ernie Rowe
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
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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Martin Emery
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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Matt Rosser
Matt says: "people who care for us - in hospitals, homes, wherever care is needed - are people we are lucky to have. If we didn’t acknowledge it before, we certainly do now and we mustn’t stop".
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The Dave Price Jukebox
Dave says: ""Hopefully I can bring a little bit of fun and happiness into the lives of others. If so, I will consider that a job well done. I look forward to you not only listening ,but interacting with me".
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Paul Hutton
Paul says: "It probably sounds a bit twee, but I genuinely am honoured to be giving something back to the amazing people, paid and unpaid, that selflessly help others every day".
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Last Week On Care Radio
A lookback at some of the highlights of the last week or so on Care Radio, including care related stories, interviews and selections from our special music shows including Jazz Waves with Alan Steadman and Peter Milburn's Sentimental Journey
Care News
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Trial of drone blood deliveries
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay think flying drones will cut delivery times between hospitals by more than an hour and speed up pathology results
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Record number of bowel cancer tests thanks to Dame Deborah
Referrals reached record levels, with over 170,500 people referred for checks – up 30,000 compared to the same period last year
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Tens of thousands living with undiagnosed dementia
NHS data shows fewer than 73,000 consultations have actually taken place. Charities warn this means people are not being offered the support or medication they need
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England’s Health Secretary orders overseas NHS recruitment
Steve Barclay says civil servants will “work at pace” on plans which focus on recruitment from countries like India, Sri Lanka and the Philippines
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UK job vacancies reach record high
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation says the government must work with industry to create a sustainable labour market
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Pharmacists warn drug shortages are putting patients at risk
Since June, the Government has issued a number of "medicine supply notifications”. Earlier in the year shortages of hormone replacement therapy led to an outcry.
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Majority of Northern Ireland dentists not taking on new patients
Some practices said they would take on new children but the waiting list is over 12 months. The Department of Health says dentistry has been significantly impacted by the pandemic
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Phone app helping to keep heart patients out of hospital
The app detects when there’s a problem and the patient then has a video consultation, reducing the need to attend a hospital
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Government says its committed to training in care sector
The Workforce Development Fund is set to continue for another year – in 2023 – and part of the offer is training for 100,000 people to get a Care Certificate qualification