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How a dynasty on Ynys Môn gave the gift of orthopaedic medicine to the world.
24 Apr 2026,·29 mins
The Make a Difference Environmental Award winner is...
Stuart White has changed a derelict piece of land in Skelton into the Ringrose Orchard.
01 Oct 2026,·4 mins
Community heroes honoured at BBC awards
Local champions celebrated at BBC Make a Difference Awards
07 Sep 2026,·74 mins
The feline heroes helping cats find new homes
Meet the Yorkshire volunteers dedicating their lives to rescuing and re-homing cats.
27 Aug 2026,·4 mins
Barbara Myers examines the health trainers initiative.
09 Mar 2009,·30 mins
The humble lady who never says no
Alison Hargreaves doesn't think she does much - but the truth is very different.
04 Sep 2026,·4 mins
The US
How the coronavirus crisis reveals the inefficiency and expense of American medicine.
01 May 2020,·14 mins
Winners of Make a Difference Awards celebrated
Eight winners were announced at The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton.
30 Sep 2026,·6 mins
'It's all about giving back'
Rob Goldsmith is proud to be a St John Ambulance emergency responder in Oswestry.
04 Jun 2026,·3 mins
How big a problem is steroid use in the police?
14 Aug 2023,·28 mins
An old antidepressant has unexpected anticancer properties, but no-one is developing it.
23 Aug 2011,·40 mins
Community parade to inspire future generations
Dotti Sallis and Nor Aziz are behind the much loved Canley Parade and Big Lunch.
Faris
Faris, who lives with PTSD, reflects on how he manages his mind.
30 Jul 2023,·28 mins
Back Pain
Barbara Myers and GP Dr Stephen Longworth answer callers' questions about back pain.
17 Jul 2008,·27 mins
As antibiotic resistance increases, Dr Stuart Flanagan investigates what the future holds.
17 Aug 2011,·30 mins
Joshua Rozenberg examines new medical insights into the criminal mind.
23 Mar 2009,·30 mins
Richard Uridge explores the pros and cons of self-experimentation by medical researchers.
02 May 2007,·30 mins
Series 1
What's the Solution?
Dr Kevin Fong explores ways to improve the health and social care needs of the elderly.
12 Sep 2017,·28 mins
3. On the same team
What happens after treatment and how can more people be encouraged to talk openly?
25 Mar 2024,·20 mins
Anita Anand investigates a new system designed to work out who is and isn't fit for work.
20 Dec 2011,·40 mins
Eight winners were announced in Weston-super-Mare for going above & beyond to help others
Dr Mark Lythgoe investigates the science of erasing memories.
20 Jul 2011,·30 mins
Can a Shaman cure writer's block? Playwright, David Greig, tries to find out.
03 Nov 2016,·30 mins
2024
Adesayo Talabi
For Black History Month, a spotlight on amazing individuals making Black history now.
18 Oct 2024,·3 mins
The grandad putting the walking boot into cancer
A cancer diagnosis inspired a 78-year-old to walk from one side of England to the other.
25 Aug 2026,·4 mins
Following one woman’s journey, making swimming in Britain more diverse.
06 Sep 2022,·28 mins
Suzy and Shelly
Suzy discusses the emotional highs and lows of caring for her disabled sister Shelly.
12 Oct 2014,·27 mins
Daniel Pick traces how aerial bombardment has made the unconscious mind a field of battle.
11 Dec 2017,·30 mins
‘I use my voice for good’
Adam reflects on 12 very unusual months.
26 Mar 2021,·23 mins
Edi Stark finds out about a little-know eye condition affecting thousands of UK people.
13 Oct 2008,·30 mins
