Healthwatch England, the patient watchdog, has been looking into how access to urgent dental care has been an increasing challenge for people. New government proposals will come into force in April that aim to help with access to dental emergency services, with dentists in England to be paid more to make sure patients have easier access to emergency appointments. Do you think this will help improve dental care?

First, Petrie speaks to Dentist and Co-Founder of the Toothfairy App, Dr Deepak Aulak, to get an inside opinion on how effective these changes could potentially be. Then she hears your dentistry stories when you get your chance to talk back and have your say.

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Air Chief Marshal, Sir Richard Knighton, has given a speech calling the "situation" across Europe more dangerous than he has ever seen in his long career and that he believes the whole nation needs to "step up." In a separate address, the new MI6 Chief, Blaise Metreweli, said that Britain is already on the front line against Russia and should be ready for Vladimir Putin's "export of chaos" to continue with the planting of disinformation, sabotage, and cyberattacks. But how do we step up and what does being ready actually mean?

Petrie first speaks to Military Analyst, Sean Bell, who lays out what he feels is being asked of the public. Mental Wellbeing Teacher and Psychotherapist, Dr Aditi Bhalla, then suggests ways to acknowledge and deal with the current climate and how to mentally prepare ourselves. Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times in Scotland, John Boothman, believes talking about things isn't enough and that we need to take action in some way. Finally, it's your turn to talk back and tell Petrie if you're prepared to sacrifice future generations for Britain.

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The Home Secretary is considering radical reforms that would drastically reduce the number of police forces to try and cut costs and increase efficiency. There are currently 43 territorial forces in England and Wales and, according to the Times, these could be reduced to just 12. Petrie wants to know what your local force is like and if you think things will get better or worse with with these reductions.

Crime, Justice and Policing Commentator, Danny Shaw, lays out what these changes would look like if they became a reality. Talk Broadcaster and Editor, Phil Dave, welcomes the changes as he feels that the current system that's in place isn't effective and something has to be done about it. Finally, Petrie talks to you to find out what policing is like where you live and hears about your experiences.

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch shared her party's plans for reforming welfare. At the core, she plans to draw a line on which health issues should be considered disabilities for the purpose of state benefits. This would mean a full review to ensure support goes to those who she believes "truly need it". Petrie is asking what do you think should qualify as a disability and where do we draw the line?

Firstly, Policy Analyst at The Taxpayers Alliance, Shimeon Lee, and Chair and Founder of SEDSconnective, Jane Green MBE break down the welfare and benefits bill and how the changes will affect people. We'll then hear from Former Director of Communications for the Conservative Party, Amy Fisher, who believes you're never going to have a perfect system as cases can vary from person to person. Petrie then speaks to you to get you feelings on the current and proposed changes to state benefits.

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New research has found that younger people are feeling more lonely than the elderly. Since 2019, loneliness in the UK has quadrupled and it now affects a quarter of people with the majority are young people. Petrie is asking how do we combat loneliness?

South Yorkshire GP from The Resilient Practice, Karen Forshaw, breaks down some of the major causes for this rise and how to combat it. Former Political Editor, Vincent Moss, gives his opinion that social media is a primary reason why it's younger people that are being affected most. Finally Petrie talks to you, gets your experiences and hears how you've dealt with loneliness.

If you're suffering with loneliness, you can visit talk.tv/helplines to find some useful contact details, or phone Samaritans on 116 123.

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December 3rd marks the International Day of People with Disabilities, a day to raise awareness promoted by the UN since 1992. Approximately a quarter of the UK population live with a disability, and in the past 10 years, the number has increased by nearly 5 million. As more people face living with a disability, Petrie wants to know, have things got better for them?

Disability and Charity Expert, Dr Amo Raju OBE DL, tells all about how he's spent the last 31 years advocating for social change and then we get your experiences and hear how you find living and with a disability.

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Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced that jury trials in England and Wales for crimes carrying a likely sentence of less than three years are going to be scrapped. Petrie wants to know if you agree with this change and feel as though we don't need a jury system?

Legal Director Of Justice, Stephanie Needleman, and Liam Walker KC, give their experiences and explain how they feel on the Justice Secretary's proposal. We'll also hear from Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times in Scotland, John Boothman, who believes it will solve a big problem that the UK currently faces with its legal system. Finally, it's your chance to talk back and have your say.

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Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq was sentenced to 2 years in prison in Bangladesh today. She was put on trial in her absence alongside 16 other people over corruption allegations. With this, and the fact that Rachel Reeves' budget remains a major talking point, Petrie is asking, should we put our faith in politicians? Can they even be trusted?

South Asia Analyst, Michael Kugelman, and Criminal Defence Solicitor, Rachel Cook, detail Siddiq's sentencing and what impact it has in the UK as well as Bangladesh. Comedy Writer and Podcaster, Cody Dahler explains that he feels the modern lack of faith in politicians is due to their incompetency. Finally, it's your chance to talk back as we hear how you feel about MPs.

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