As everyone is well aware, healthcare, particularly acute care (think: hospitals) has become increasingly more unaffordable. For the four-year period ending next year ERISA or employer-sponsored health insurance plans will increase employee premiums by ~25%; this year the average employee family premium is ~$27,000; by the end of this year six million are expected to lose ACA coverage; and, to really on one’s surprise a recent survey found less half of Americans, regardless of income, believe they

Now for a roundup 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 regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:The Guilty - Saturday 8 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, LondonTAO of Glass - Saturday 15 August, 2.30pm and Thursday 3

Teacher burnout is often framed as an education issue, but growing research suggests the consequences ripple out to the fabric of society itself. It damages student learning, hurts school systems through high staff turnover, and strains families and communities as stressed educators carry exhaustion into their personal lives. The emotional well-being of teachers may directly shape the emotional and developmental well-being of children during critical formative years.FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks

From politics to economy, sport, technology and various topics of interest, the platform takes a look at many of these platforms aims to inform and educate the listener on issues as well as get their thoughts on many of these issues.

For this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about new blood tests for certain forms of cancer.  Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the availability of these new blood tests including the one for prostate cancer.Then to the importance of testing for bowel cancer and finally as Elizabeth is keen for people to keep up their levels of vitamin D some details of tests for that too.To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email

Brandon and the crew discuss the dilemma of internal promotions, imposter syndrome, and whether to chase pay or protect quality of life. They explore setting boundaries, delegating, negotiating expectations, and how company culture affects career moves.The conversation offers practical advice on when to say no, defining work hours, and making career decisions after long tenure or rapid role changes. This conversation is skewed somewhat towards Brandon, a civilian, but most of what is discussed