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S2 Ep926: Blind Physics Graduate Reaches For The Stars 7:52

4 päivää sitten7:52

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Physics Graduate Eilidh Morrison has a huge passion for outer space and the wider universe, she has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep925: BBS UK Post Conference chat With Emma Hughes 5:07

5 päivää sitten5:07

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Returning to this years BBS UK Annual Conference, Hubert grabbed a word with chair of trustees Emma Hughes to get her closing thoughts on her first conference as chair of trustees. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep924: Dr Elizabeth Forsythe at the BBS UK Annual Conference 2025 6:08

5 päivää sitten6:08

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In this podcast, Hubert is back at the BBS UK Annual Conference 2025 in Northampton, as he chats to Dr Elizabeth Forsythe about a new drug being tried out which could help with another aspect of the genetic syndrome BBS. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep923: Professor Philip Beales at The BBS UK Annual Conference 2025 7:02

5 päivää sitten7:02

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Hubert went along to the 32nd BBS UK Annual Conference which took place in Northampton and aims to support friends and family, and people with the genetic syndrome BBS. There he spoke to Professor Phil Beales about the genetic side of the syndrome, plus about a therapy that’s being worked on to help the vision loss side of the syndrome. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep922: VocalEyes What’s On 29 April 2025 5:46

6 päivää sitten5:46

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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: Retrograde - Saturday 3 May, 7.30pm, Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London Chicago - Saturday 10 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Cruel Intentions - Thursday 15 May, 7.30pm, Hull New Theatre The Play That Goes Wrong - Friday 23 May, 7.30pm, The Duchess Theatre, London Northern Ballet: Jane Eyre - Saturday 24 May, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Norwich Theatre Royal To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)…

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S2 Ep921: Guide Dog Blogs: Yang Goes to A Play 7:42

7 päivää sitten7:42

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S2 Ep920: How Accessible Is The Making of Harry Potter Tour In London? 9:05

10 päivää sitten9:05

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A partnership between Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and Guide Dogs UK is helping to make a magical experience more accessible for Harry Potter fans. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of visiting the studios with her guide dog Mabel is Luci Franks. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep919: Hay Fever, What Is It and How Best to Treat It… 5:06

13 päivää sitten5:06

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Although the weather seems to be a bit up and down at the moment with some great days of sunshine but some rainy days too, now is the time of year when we get into hay fever season. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about hay fever and how best to treat it. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey exactly what hay fever is and the main symptoms to look out for too. Then to the importance of treating the symptoms of hay fever and ending with some ways on how best to prevent hay fever. You will find more about hay fever on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/ To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.co Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.…

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S2 Ep918: Beyond Vision Art Exhibition from Vision Northumberland 3:48

18 päivää sitten3:48

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S2 Ep917: Passenger Assistance Points at Northern Rail Stations 5:20

19 päivää sitten5:20

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S2 Ep915: VocalEyes What’s On 14 April 2025 6:27

21 päivää sitten6:27

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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: Hamilton - Thursday 17 April, 2pm, touch tour 1pm, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton The Forsythe Programme - Saturday 19 April, 2.30pm, Sadler’s Wells, London Unicorn - Saturday 19 April, 7.30pm, Garrick Theatre, London The Capulets and the Montagues - Saturday 26 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.10pm, The Lighthouse, Poole Oliver! - Saturday 26 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Gielgud Theatre, London Company - Saturday 26 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)…

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S2 Ep916: Local Sight Charity Herts Vision Loss Awarded King's Award For Voluntary Service 6:16

24 päivää sitten6:16

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The Importance of local sight charities can never be understated. The same goes for the importance of volunteers for these charities, as is proven with the case of Herts Vision loss whom thanks to their volunteers, have been awarded the King's Award For Voluntary Service. In this podcast Hubert speaks to the charity CEO to find out just how much this means to them. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep914: Elizabeth Line at Safe Con 25 4:28

26 päivää sitten4:28

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S2 Ep914: Travel Hands at Safe Con 2025 7:15

26 päivää sitten7:15

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S2 Ep914: Guide Dog Blogs – Ice Travels To Greece 8:53

26 päivää sitten8:53

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S2 Ep913: Ability Net At Safe Con 25 6:38

28 päivää sitten6:38

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S2 Ep911: VocalEyes What’s On 2 April 2025 6:50

5 weeks sitten6:50

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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 Shark is Broken - Tuesday 8 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Theatre Royal Brighton Richard II - Saturday 12 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.25pm, Bridge theatre, London Only Fools And Horses The Musical - Wednesday 16 April, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury The Lion Inside - Thursday 17 April, 2pm, touch tour 1.15pm, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London Here & Now - Friday 18 April, 2.30pm, Norwich Theatre Royal My First Ballet: Swan Lake - Thursday24 April, 1.30pm, Peacock Theatre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)…

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S2 Ep912: Guide Dog Blogs – Paul Cunningham 7:30

5 weeks sitten7:30

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S2 Ep910: What Happens When We Hear About Shortages of Medicines? 3:44

5 weeks sitten3:44

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We do hear from time to time about shortages of medicines in our local Pharmacy which has come up again recently in the news. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are going to find out a bit more about why this happens and what our Pharmacist do to make sure that we do still manage to get the regular medications that we need. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey the reasons why these shortages of medicines happen from time to time and what our local Pharmacist does when these shortages do occur. Then to some reassurances about the fact that your local Pharmacist will always let you know as a visually impaired patient of any changes to your regular medications. Toby ended this week’s check in by asking Elizabeth for her thoughts and comments about reports in the news that a large number of community pharmacies in England are being advised to start working to rule from 1 April which could include stopping deliveries of medicines. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.…

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S2 Ep912: About Vision Northumberland 4:15

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S2 Ep909: New Sight Loss Survey From Retina UK 6:41

6 weeks sitten6:41

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S2 Ep907: Can You See Me Now Art Exhibition 4:52

6 weeks sitten4:52

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S2 Ep908: Guide Dog Blogs – Issy McGrath, Meet Ice and Yang 8:00

6 weeks sitten8:00

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S2 Ep906: What is Glaucoma 7:57

6 weeks sitten7:57

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S2 Ep905: Do You See What I See Art Exhibitions at rail stations in Collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust 7:55

6 weeks sitten7:55

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S2 Ep904: An Update on The Braille and Silent Movies Project With Polly Goodwin 9:33

7 weeks sitten9:33

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S2 Ep903: How Useful and Affective are Home Testing Kits for Certain Diseases? 6:11

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With recent news about issues regarding home testing kits for certain diseases, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the effectiveness and usefulness of home testing kits for certain diseases. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth what she felt about home testing kits for diseases like diabetes, bowel cancer, coeliac disease and vitamin D tests about whether they work and how reliable are they. For many blind and partially sighted people to be able to use the tests and read the results like with doing the Covid test there would be the need more than likely of some sighted assistance. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.…

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S2 Ep902: VocalEyes What’s On 12 March 2025 6:16

8 weeks sitten6:16

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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: Vital Signs: Another World is Possible - recorded audio-described guide, until 17 May, Science Gallery London Hamilton - Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm, Victoria Palace Theatre, London Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, Thursday 20 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester The Years - Saturday 22 March, 2.30pm, Harold Pinter Theatre, London Much Ado About Nothing - Saturday 29 March, 2.30pm, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)…

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S2 Ep901: Discussing Glaucoma For World Glaucoma Week 2025 9:47

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World Glaucoma Week (WGW), runs from 9–15 March, uniting health organisations and charities worldwide to raise awareness about glaucoma. This year, Glaucoma UK is encouraging people to prioritise their eye health by booking an eye test, learning more about the disease, or spreading the word. Barry Snell spoke to Glaucoma UK's Robyn Asprey to find out more. To learn more about Glaucoma UK and the service they provide, click here Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep899: Lizzi Jordan MBE talks Dare Devil 4:36

9 weeks sitten4:36

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S2 Ep900: Hubert Speaks to Livi and Leon From The Traitors 5:54

9 weeks sitten5:54

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Hubert went along to an exclusive screening of Daredevil Born Again. He managed to catch up with Livi and Leon from the very popular show the Traitors, and got their opinions on the show they’ve just watched. He also asked them what they’d like to see done to help blind and partially sighted people in society. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep896: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Travel and Transport 8:25

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S2 Ep898: VocalEyes What’s On 3 March 2025 7:29

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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: Kinky Boots - Thursday 6 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.20pm, Norwich Theatre Royal & Juliet - Wednesday 12 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm and Friday 14 March, 7.30pm, New Victoria Theatre, Woking Inside No. 9 - Thursday 13 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wyndham’s Theatre, London Calamity Jane - Saturday 15 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Three Sisters - Monday 17 March, 7.30pm, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, London Northern Ballet: Jane Eyre - Saturday 22 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12.15pm, Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)…

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S2 Ep897: Keeping Track Of and Taking Medicine Correctly… 5:17

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This week for our regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about keeping on top of our medications. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about why we need to take some medications before or after eating, and whether some drinks or food have an affect on the medications we take. Ending with some hints on the best way to keep track of the medications you are taking including a couple of accessible pill pots that are available from the RNIB online shop. More details about the two pill pots can be found by visiting the following pages of the RNIB online shop - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/collections/pill-organisers To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.…

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S2 Ep895: Louise Wright Sight Loss Story 10:02

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S2 Ep895: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons Talks Shopping and Restaurants 8:25

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S2 Ep894: Maureen’s Sight Loss Story 9:33

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S2 Ep893: VocalEyes What’s On 18 February 2025 5:24

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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: An Inspector Calls - Saturday 22 February, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Elektra - Tuesday 25 February, 7.30pm, Duke of York’s Theatre, London A Man For All Seasons - Wednesday 5 March, 7.30pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Bird Song - Thursday 6 march, 7.30pm, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London WWT London Wetland Centre - tour with live audio description Saturday 8 March, 10.50am, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)…

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S2 Ep892: Deafblind UK Research Centre To Launch At BCU 6:06

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Barry Snell talks to Dr Peter Simcock, from Birmingham City University (BCU), about an exciting new education and research centre, which hopes to address the issue of dual sensory loss. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep891: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Enrichment Toys 6:03

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S2 Ep890: Scalp Conditions and Hair Loss…. 4:01

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With all the cold weather we have been experiencing recently and many of us being sensible and wearing hats, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the sort of scalp conditions that Elizabeth tends to see people coming into the pharmacy with. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether dandruff is one of the more common conditions and whether you can get psoriasis of the scalp too. Then to issues around hair loss and anything that can be rub onto the scalp to help hair growth. There is a lot of information and advice around hair loss on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/ To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.…

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S2 Ep891: Sarah Cobb Sight Loss Story 7:45

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S2 Ep891: Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Guide Dog Story 7:48

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S2 Ep891: Janice Mitchel – Public Transport 9:01

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S2 Ep889: VocalEyes What’s On 3 February 2025 4:46

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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: Titanique - Sunday 9 February, 3pm, touch tour 1.40pm, Criterion Theatre, London The Lonely Londoners - Thursday 13 February, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Kiln Theatre, London Summer 1954, Table Number 7 & The Browning Version - Saturday 15 February, 2.30pm, Oxford Playhouse Six The Musical - Wednesday 19 February, 6pm, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury Rollercoaster - Saturday 22 February, 6.30pm, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)…

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S2 Ep888: Weight Loss, BMI and Injections for Weight Management… 4:01

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With a lot in the news recently around health professionals changing obesity measurements away from BMI and a lot of talk about injections for weight management too, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth to explain exactly what BMI actually means. Then to Elizabeth’s thoughts on those injections for weight management that have also been in the news and some of the concerns that people have had about possible side effects from the injections too. Finally a reminder from Elizabeth about a diet which can help to reverse type 2 diabetes. You will find more information about managing weight loss on the following pages of the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/ To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.…

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S2 Ep880: Chris Wilkins Sight Loss Story 7:31

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S2 Ep887: University Study Focuses On Early Glaucoma Detection 6:59

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Barry Snell chats to Optometrist Dr Jonathan Denniss from University of Bradford, who is chief investigator for a new new study which aims to improve the way Glaucoma is detected. The project, which is funded by the Medical Research Council, also aims to reduce misdiagnosis of the disease. If you would like to find out more about the trial please email j.denniss@bradford.ac.uk…

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S2 Ep886: Guide Dog Blogs – Janice Mitchel – Restaurants and Shopping 9:09

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On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert speaks to Janice once again. This time they talk trips to shops and restaurants, and there are certainly a few amusing encounters that Janice tells us about that she had with her guide dog Megan.

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S2 Ep884: VocalEyes What’s On 20 January 2025 5:47

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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: UCL’s Grant Museum of Zoology - recorded audio described guide, London War Horse - Saturday 25 January, 2.30pm, touch tour 12noon, New Victoria Theatre, Woking Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Sunday 26 January, 1pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 - Saturday 1 February, 2.30pm, Donmar Warehouse, London The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Saturday 8 February, 2.15pm, touch tour 12.45pm, Curve, Leicester To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details about how to sign up to the regular What’s On email newsletter do visit the VocalEyes website - https://vocaleyes.co.uk (Image shows the VocalEyes logo. A speech bubble with 'VOCALEYES' written in bold black letters next to it)…

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S2 Ep885: Guide Dog Blogs – Phil Rutter – Public Transport 8:44

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S2 Ep882: A Sweet Giveaway From Annie's Cake Creations 8:43

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Annie Spooner is an owner of a cake making business in Colchester. She also happens to live with Retinitis Pigmentosa, or RP for short. She spoke with our Paulina Kuchorew about her passion, her sight loss, and also shares how you can nominate someone for a sweet giveaway. You can follow Annie on social media by searching for "Annie's Cake Creations." Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep881: At the Beginning of the Year Does it Help Promising to Make All Those Healthy New Year’s Resolutions? 5:19

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As we start the New year for the first of our regular check ins with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about those New year’s resolutions we make at the beginning of the year to be a bit more healthier and what affect they might have on our bodies too. Elizabeth began by chatting with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey firstly about the coughs and colds that seem to be around and about at the moment. Then to those New Year’s resolutions with Elizabeth and Toby talking about whether it was worth doing dry January which some people like to do at the beginning of the year and also about maybe cutting down on some certain foods as a New Year’s resolution too. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised…

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S2 Ep883: Dave Heeley To Run His Final London Marathon 7:54

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Blind Dave Heeley OBE is a fundraiser from the West Midlands, who has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for West Bromwhich Albion's - Albion Foundation. Dave is currently training for his 17th and final London marathon. To make his final marathon even more special, he will be joined on the day by his daughters. Barry Snell caught up with him to find out how it's all going. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep878: Andy Brown Sight Loss Story 8:41

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S2 Ep877: Dog Blogs – Janice Mitchel – Free Running 8:58

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S2 Ep879: Winter Warmer: A Recipe For Sweet And Spicy Hot Orange Drink 3:53

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With a slightly spicy, but definitely warming recipe, here's Paulina trying out the sweet and spicy hot orange drink. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.…

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S2 Ep873: Linda Parsons Sight Loss Story 6:24

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S2 Ep876: Guide Dog Blogs – Phil Rutter – Members Of The Public 8:52

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S2 Ep875: Fiona Musgrove Sight Loss Story 8:29

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