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26/01/2017

Stephen Jardine sits in

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Stephen Jardine sits in for Kaye Adams and asks who is responsible for children's health.

Stephen Jardine sits in for Kaye Adams and asks who is responsible for the health of Scotland's children.

PHONE IN
The health of children in Scotland is among the worst in Europe, according to a major new study.
An "alarming" gap between rich and poor is risking the health of the youngest generation, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) report warns
The report calls for BOLD ACTION on smoking, obesity and child poverty. Recommendations include
- recommends extending the smoking ban
- raising awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding
- implementing 20mph zones in built up areas 
- reduce the proximity of fast food outlets to schools
STEPHEN ASKS: Who is responsible for the health of our children?

Top fashion model Hanne Gaby Odiele revealed that she is intersex. She says she's spoken out to help break the taboo that surrounds the condition that affects 1.7% of the world's population. What does it mean to be 'intersex'? Jennie Kermode is a writer and member of the Scottish Intersex Forum. 

It has been announced that David Cameron is taking on the role of President of Alzheimer's Research UK. What impact can a high profile politician have on a charity? 
Andy Collier is a political commentator and former speech writer for Alex Salmond & Nicola Sturgeon 
Eileen Hammond is a charity consultant and author of Patrons, Presidents and Personalities and Pauline Kelly is from Volunteer Scheme for Amnesty in Scotland.

GP Dr Fiona Kinnon is here to talk us through some of the biggest health headlines of the week... And take listener's calls
STORIES
- People should stop using bars of soap and switch to liquid soap in the war on superbugs according to NICE
- If Sean Spicer is REALLY swallowing two and a half packs of chewing gum every day - how worried should he be about his health?

It has been reported that Theresa May will give President Trump an engraved "quaich" - a traditional two-handled Scottish drinking cup or bowl. We find out about the significance of the Quaich.

It's Young Carer's Awareness Day. There are an estimated 29,000 young carers in Scotland and over one fifth of carers under 24 provide 35 hours of care a week. 
Heather Noller is Policy & Parliamentary Officer at Carers Trust Scotland. Callum Thorn is a Young Carer. Jen Hamilton has ME and her daughters help to care for her. 

A new study has revealed that dogs are partial to reggae. The work carried out with the SSPCA and the University of Glasgow has lead the animal welfare charity to make plans to pipe music into their rehoming centres across the Scotland. We find out more.

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