For this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought it would be good to find out all about shingles, what it is about the shingles vaccine and should we take it if we are offered the vaccine? Elizabeth began by telling our Toby Davey what shingles is and the relationship between shingles and chickenpox, whether you can catch shingles from chicken pox and what types of treatment might there be for shingles. Elizabeth ended by giving her advice on

Teacher, author and former globetrotter, Fiona Scott-Barrett doesn't let partial-sightedness define her (except when it suits her). In 'Seeing Squint - Tales From A Partially Sighted Author' she reveals the confusion, embarrassments, and unexpected benefits of gradual sight loss through macular degeneration. Her show is coming up at the Edinburgh Fringe and our Robert Kirkwood spoke to to the author to find out what why it's worth a gander. Catch 'Seeing Squint' for free at the Edinburgh

This week for our regular check-in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about something we may have all experienced if we have been staying with an elderly relative, staying with our parents or maybe even experiencing ourselves when we get a bit older, which is why do older people have to get up during the night to visit the bathroom, is it just an age thing? Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby about why this is mainly an issue for older people, what

New research is taking place into the experience of online clothes shopping for people with a visual impairment - and you can take part. If you'd like to take part in the study you can email Amnah on asalluqmani1@sheffield.ac.uk

Sight Life, one of the leading Sight Loss charities in Wales, recently took some time to say thank you to its many volunteers. As Hywel Davies finds out. If you'd like more information on any of the groups and activities run by Sight Life in Cardiff you can visit the website, sightlife.wales or give them a call on 02920 398900

With summer here now, hopefully some good weather to come too and with some of us thinking about flying off to the sun for our summer holidays, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth all about sun and sunscreens. Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby how sunscreens actually work to protect us from the sun and when is the best time to apply our sun protection. With one of the recent check

With all the recent news reports around more cases of hepatitis in young children for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey finds out from Elizabeth exactly what Hepatitis is and whether it is a disease of the liver too. Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby what Hepatitis is, the main symptoms and the signs to look out for if you think your child might have Hepatitis or something similar. Elizabeth also talked about

With all the recent news about a new HRT product that once approved will be available over the counter at your local Pharmacy, 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 the truth behind the headlines. Elizabeth began by telling Toby that the first she knew of the new HRT product as a Pharmacist was like everyone else through the news reports. Elizabeth continued by sharing what she has

With many of us thinking about dieting and losing weight as one of our New Year’s resolutions, for the first regular check in of 2022 with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey asks Elizabeth whether it is a good idea or not to have dieting and losing weight as one of your New Year’s resolutions. Elizabeth also outlined her views on slimming products that you might find on the internet and how joining an online or hopefully face-to-face weight

We all know Christmas is just around the corner but what should we be doing to prepare for the festive holidays for our regular medical prescriptions and what should we do if we fall ill over Christmas and the New Year. For this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether we should all be thinking about getting our prescriptions in now in time for the festive holidays? Elizabeth also

Covid booster vaccinations have again been in the news with people in the 40s age group now being invited and encouraged to book their booster vaccinations and with recent news of new Covid treatments. For this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about her thoughts on all the Covid booster and treatment news. Toby also asked Elizabeth for her thoughts and comments about the news in England

Barry Snell chats to Association of Optometrist's (AOP) Dr Peter Hampson to find out about the rise in people buying their contact lenses online and the danger this poses. The AOP’s Know Your Lenses campaign launched on the 20 October 2021. As part of the campaign, consumers can read expert advice on eyecare and top tips for buying safely online,  www.aop.org.uk/knowyourlenses Image: The words Association of Optometrists, in dark grey typeface, against a white backdrop. There is a blue circle