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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted

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S1 Ep1200: Asking For Help Is The Key

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/08

Linda Parsons was born partially sighted but she is now registered blind and a guide dog owner. Despite a difficult start with education and employment, Linda is a positive person and is living life to the full. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Linda to learn more about her story and why her top tip is to ask for help. If you, or someone you know, would like more advice or support, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's

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S1 Ep1199: Sight Loss Stories - Cathy Harland

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/07

On 'Sight Loss Stories' we speak to blind and partially sighted people to find out about them and their journey with sight loss. After losing her sight at a young age, Cathy Harland spent her working life caring for others. Now retired, she tells Hywel Davies that she's still got plenty left to fight for, starting in restaurants.

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S1 Ep1198: Sight Loss Stories - Bob Coote

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/07

On 'Sight Loss Stories' we speak to blind and partially sighted people to find out about them and their journey with sight loss. Bob Coote hasn't let personal tragedy stand in the way of achieving his goals. He tells Hywel Davies why he's not ready to "roll over" just yet.

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16:03

S1 Ep1196: Royal College of Ophthalmologists:...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/07

All Ophthalmologist’s or Eye Doctors in the UK are overseen by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the only professional membership body for medically qualified ophthalmologists and those who are training to become one too. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists champions excellence in the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit of patients and the public, supporting the improvements of eye care within the health care system. The College was originally formed from the Ophthalmological

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S1 Ep1197: Hay Fever: What Is It and How to Cope With...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/07

With spring in the air, summer round the corner and an early start to the hay fever season for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asked Elizabeth to explain what actually is hay fever and what can we do to cope with it over the spring and summer if we suffer from hay fever. Elizabeth began by telling Toby what hay fever actually is, the different types of pollen that cause it and why hay fever is so prevalent at the

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16:25

S1 Ep1196: Royal College of Ophthalmologists:...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/07

All Ophthalmologist’s or Eye Doctors in the UK are overseen by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the only professional membership body for medically qualified ophthalmologists and those who are training to become one too. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists champions excellence in the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit of patients and the public, supporting the improvements of eye care within the health care system. The College was originally formed from the Ophthalmological

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S1 Ep1159: VocalEyes What’s On 4 April 2022

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/04/04

Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Pretty Woman - Saturday 9 April, 2.30pm, Savoy Theatre, London Wicked - Wednesday 13 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 5.50pm, Apollo

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8:57

S1 Ep1157: How Does eSight Work?

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/31

eSight is a versatile, all-in-one electronic eyewear device that can help someone with a visual impairment regain some of their day-to-day independence back. The device is now available on the UK market and joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us a little bit more about how it actually feels to use eSight, is user Gary. Find out more about eSight here: New Home gb - eSight (esighteyewear.com) Image shows Gary wearing eSight outside and smiling brightly.

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S1 Ep1157: eSight Eyewear Now In The UK!

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/31

Let's chat accessible tech today. And it looks like eSight, an electronic eyewear device for the visually impaired people is now available on the UK market. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us a bit more about the device and how it works is Charles Lim, Chief Technology Officer for eSight. Find out more about eSight here: New Home gb - eSight (esighteyewear.com) Image shows a young boy using eSight whilst playing with LEGO bricks.

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7:35

S1 Ep1156: Elite Employment - Supported Employment...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/25

Supported Employment Services are a way of helping people find their way into voluntary and paid work opportunities. Hywel's been finding out how one organisation in Wales has been helping people find the right outcome. If you live in Wales and would like to discuss opportunities for supported employment in your area, you can call Elite Employment Services on 01443 226664 or visit their website, www.elitesea.co.uk

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S1 Ep1155: VocalEyes What’s On 22 March 2022

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/22

Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Merchant of Venice - Sunday 27 March, 1pm, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London The Human Voice -

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S1 Ep1154: Nominations are open for the 2022...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/17

Now in their seventh year, the 'Womenspire' Awards celebrate the achievements of women in Wales. Now they're looking for nominations for this year's awards. You can make a nomination for the awards on the Chwarae Teg website, www.chwaraeteg.com - until Tuesday April 5th and the Womenspire Awards winners will be revealed later this year.

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S1 Ep1153: Helping VI Fans Experience Sport In Real Time

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/15

Experiencing sports can be hard, especially if you are visually impaired and reliant on someone else to describe the action to you. But thanks to Action Audio, there's a new and exciting way of describing sport, and it's all about describing the action in real time through 3D sound imaging. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Gerard Mason from Action Audio to hear more. Find out more about Action Audio here: Action Audio - Making sports broadcasts accessible to people living with blindness or low

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S1 Ep1153: Walk Straight Into A Van Gogh Painting...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/15

Are you ready for a truly unforgettable multi-sensory experience that will allow you to walk straight into a Van Gogh painting? From immersing yourself in the starry night, being surrounded by the famous sunflowers, to taking a break in Van Gogh's little bedroom, Van Gogh Alive exhibition will let you do that and more. And as the exhibition opens in Edinburgh, our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with audio describer Jonathan Nash and Dan Flynn Head of Marketing at Van Gogh Alive, to find out more. The

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S1 Ep1152: With Covid-19 Restrictions Being Eased How...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/14

With Covid-19 restrictions now being eased around the UK for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asked Elizabeth how we should all keep safe going forward with the easing of Covid 19 restrictions as the Coronavirus virus still out there. Elizabeth began by giving her advice as a Pharmacist on how we should all keep safe in the future as we go forward with Coronavirus still out there. Elizabeth also talked about the

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S1 Ep1151: Sight Loss Stories - Yosra Elhamamy

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/10

At RNIB Connect Radio we're speaking to blind and partially sighted people about their 'Sight Loss Stories'. Yosra Elhamamy lives in London, she was born with a visual impairment. Now 28, she's trying to juggle employment, voluntary work, and the continuing fight for change.

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S1 Ep1150: VocalEyes What’s On 7th March 2022

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/07

Now for a round up of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: About Us Guildhall Square, Londonderry, from Tuesday 15 March to Monday 21 March, 7.30pm - 9.00pm Y Maes, Caernarfon, Wednesday 30

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S1 Ep1149: A Life Living With Sight Loss With...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/07

In a series of interviews here on RNIB Connect Radio we are talking with a range of blind and partially sighted people to find out what life is really like living with sight loss, how they have coped throughout their life with the level of sight they have and the advice they would give to other people who might be starting to lose their sight or finding it difficult to cope with the level of sight they might have or have had during their life. Connect Radio’s Toby Davey spoke with Christine

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S1 Ep978: Feel The Art At This Museum In Venice

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/02

As more of us consider travelling this year for some much needed holidays in a warmer climate. You might want to experience some art and culture whilst you are away. So today, we're going to take a look at 'Double Meaning', a tactile tour program available at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Valeria Bottalico, who curated the project since its inception in 2015, to find out more about the tour and the adjoining workshops lead by a visually

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S1 Ep977: What’s a Cough and is There a Difference...

RNIB Conversations ·

2022/03/01

With hearing so much these days about coughs, whether they are covid related or say just a cold or flu cough. For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio’s Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth why we cough, what happens in our body when we cough and what are the differences between the types of coughs that we may have. Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby what is actually happening in our body when we cough, What the

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