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The ‘D’ Word

Pete Hill

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Pete presents The ‘D’ Word the radio show that talks about dementia. Born in London he spent over 30 years in local government as a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner while combining a part time career in sports radio. He spent two years seconded to the Health Protection Agency running a national partnership working project and was then appointed Head of Climate Change at Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. His media CV includes presenting live sports commentaries for a number of TV and radio stations

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The ‘D’ Word is the UK’s only dementia based radio show. Talking to experts and people living with dementia presenter Pete Hill aims to raise the profile of the condition that affects 50 million across the globe.

Episodes

The ‘D’ Word

Pete Hill

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Former football and rugby league professional Roy Heaney returns for the Second Half of The ‘D’ Word Football and Dementia Special.

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After studying in the UK, Ssenku Safic returned home to start the Fight Dementia and Care Organisation in his native Tanzania.

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This week, Pete delves into the 2025 World Alzheimer's Report with the help of Chloe Benoist from Alzheimer's Disease International.

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‘D’ Word 300 is Part 1 of a Football and Dementia Special with former football and rugby professional Roy Heaney.

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Madi Makgoba-Turpin founded Caretilt to try to connect vulnerable individuals with the right accommodation and care services.

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Diagnosed with Alzheimer's 18 years ago, Jim Mann has dedicated his life to reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with Dementia.

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