S1 Ep1293: VocalEyes What’s On 19 August 2022
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Burn - Saturday 3 September, 2.30...
7m Aug 19, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1291: Shingles, What is it and Should We Take the Shingles Vaccine if Offered It?
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 chi...
4m Aug 18, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1292: Catch Your Breath With A Sensory Odyssey Exercise
Catch your breath and take a moment for yourself with a nice sensory exercise. Helping you tune into the natural soundscape around us on this month's Sensory Odyssey, is Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion. Find more exercises here: https://www.natural-inclusion.org (https://www.natural-inclusion.org/) You can join Andy for a deeper immersion into this exercise on Thursday 25th of August. To...
6m Aug 18, 2022
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S1 Ep1290: "Seeing Squint" At The Edinburgh Fringe
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...
4m Aug 12, 2022
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S1 Ep1289: VocalEyes What’s On 5 August 2022
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: Billy Elliott - The Musical, Sat...
8m Aug 05, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1288: Why Do Older People Have to Get Up During the Night to Go to the Bathroom?
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 ...
4m Aug 05, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1285: How to Keep Cool in a Heatwave….
With the recent record-breaking temperatures and all the news reports around the problems that have been happening due to the hot weather, for this week’s check-in with Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, we thought it would be good to find out how best to keep cool in a heatwave and what to do if we or someone we know is suffering from heat stroke. Elizabeth began by telling ...
5m Jul 26, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1284: VocalEyes What’s On 26 July 2022
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 Darkest Part of the Night - ...
7m Jul 26, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1283: RNIB Sight Loss Stories - Dyfrig Lewis-Smith
Dyfrig Lewis-Smith has been visually impaired since the late 1970's but that hasn't stood in the way of his career or the pursuit of his hobbies.  Here he talks about his school days, how playing goalball has helped him and his continuing passion for music.
10m Jul 25, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1282: Protect Your Eyes From Sun Damage
As temperatures soar this week, we shouldn't forget to protect our eyes from sun damage.   Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Aishah Fazlanie, Optometrist and Clinical adviser with the Association of Optometrists, to hear some of her best advice for looking after our eyes in summer.    Image shows a man smiling and wearing sunglasses.
6m Jul 18, 2022
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S1 Ep1281: Deafblind UK Launch New 'Access Employment' Course
Sight and hearing loss charity, Deafblind UK, has just launched its first employment programme.   Designed to help people develop the practical skills and positive mindset to find employment, this 12-week course could make all the difference for anyone struggling to find work.    Nathan Shaffer and Amanda Easton from Deafblind UK, joined our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us a little bit more. F...
9m Jul 13, 2022
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S1 Ep1280: Breaking The Guinness World Records
Naseem Akhtar has lived her whole life fighting back against prejudice.    From being part of a large Asian family, to living with albinism, they always seemed to attract attention.    Well, last year this attention turned into something positive as Naseem and her 5 siblings now hold the Guinness World Records title of the most siblings with albinism.    Naseem shared her story with RNIB ...
8m Jul 12, 2022
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S1 Ep1279: VocalEyes What’s On 12 July 2022
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Fathers - Saturday 16 July, 7.30p...
6m Jul 12, 2022
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S1 Ep1278: The State of Medicines at the Pharmacy…
With many problems around the supply of medicines being highlighted in the news recently including the issues around the supply of HRT, for this week’s check-in with Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we thought it would be a good time to find out what the potential issues might be around the supply of medicines and what measures are being done to ensure that medicines don’t ru...
5m Jul 11, 2022
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S1 Ep1274: Minority Ethnic Communities Health Fair In Cardiff
Cardiff's annual Minority Ethnic Health Fair is a free event designed to encourage healthy futures in communities who may not always get the help they need. The Minority Ethnic Health Fair is being held at Cardiff City Hall on Wednesday the 29th of June between 10am and 3pm. Why not find out more on twitter @MecHealthFair
6m Jun 23, 2022
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S1 Ep1273: Vision Zone 2022 In Swansea
This summer consumers in Swansea have the chance to learn more about products, services and support covering all areas of sight loss. As Hywel Davies found out.    The Vision Zone event takes place in the Bont Elm Community Church in Swansea on Thursday July the 21st between 10am and 2pm. For more information call 0800 145 6115 or visit the website http://www.lowvisionshop.co.uk 
6m Jun 20, 2022
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S1 Ep1272: VI Photographer Rachael Andrews
Time to chat photography and our very own David Hogg has been chatting to Rachael Andrews, a visually impaired photographer who after getting a digital camera to help her see her pet rats developed a real passion for photography.
5m Jun 20, 2022
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S1 Ep1271: New Research Into Accessible Clothes Shopping Online
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
5m Jun 16, 2022
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S1 Ep1270: Dave Heeley Looks Ahead To Baton Relay Honour
Barry Snell chats to charity runner Dave Heeley OBE who has been selected to take part in the Queens Baton as part of the build up to the Commonwealth Games, which take place in Birmingham on 28th July - 8th August. Never one to pass up a challenge Dave is raring to go & he also has some good news to share about a new Guide dog. {Image - A close up picture of Blind Dave out running, he is wea...
6m Jun 14, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1269: VocalEyes What’s On 14 June 2022
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Girl on an Altar - Thursday 16 Ju...
7m Jun 14, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1265: Sight Life Wales Says Thank You To Volunteers
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 
4m Jun 08, 2022
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S1 Ep1217: Community Rugby Award for VI Player
Away from his day job with the RNIB, Gareth Davies is aiming to take the game of VI rugby to new heights. He was given a special award recently in recognition of his work, as Hywel Davies finds out. To find out more about VI Rugby in Wales, visit @CardiffVIRugby on Twitter.
5m Jun 06, 2022
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S1 Ep1216: VocalEyes What’s On 1 June 2022
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The World of Stonehenge: online ...
7m Jun 01, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1215: Some Facts About Sun and Sunscreen…
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 protec...
4m May 31, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1213: Party Food Tips For The Queen's Jubilee
Barry Snell chats to Paralympian cyclist Lora Fachie MBE. As well as being a decorated athlete Lora also loves to cook and spend time in the kitchen. She runs her own blog - 'Blindinglygoodfood' as well as hosting Zoom classes, teaching people with sight loss how to cook and prepare tasty meals. With the Queen's Jubilee just around the corner Barry asked Lora what food, we the public, should...
7m May 29, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1211: Surviving Stroke & Overcoming Your Demons
Hear a personal story of survival, overcoming your demons and re-discovering happiness.  Following two strokes, Jay Johnson felt like his life was over, but thanks to support of charities like RNIB Northern Ireland and challenging himself in sport, he has managed to turn his life around. He shared his story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. Image shows Jay and his fiancée Sarah smi...
9m May 20, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1210: Meet Mike Duxbury From Inclusive Farm
Are you blind or partially sighted and on a lookout for a fulfilling career? Have you ever considered working on a farm?    Well, perhaps today's story will inspire you to give it a go.    Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more is Mike Duxbury, Co-Founder of Inclusive Farm, UK's first working farm dedicated to training people with disabilities into a career in agriculture.    Find o...
8m May 19, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1209: VocalEyes What’s On 17 May 2022
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Marys Seacole - Saturday 21 May, ...
6m May 17, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1207: Making Video Games Accessible - Falling Squirrel
'The Vale: Shadow of the Crown' is an accessible video game that's been created with blind and partially sighted gamers in mind. Hywel Davies has been speaking to the game's developers to find out more. You can read more about the game an its developers here: THE VALE | fallingsquirrel (https://www.fallingsquirrel.com/the-vale)
7m May 09, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1206: What is Hepatitis and How to Avoid it and Other Nasty Bugs Too…
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 loo...
4m May 09, 2022
4m
S1 Ep1203: An Evening With The Inner Vision Orchestra
The Inner Vision Orchestra are the World'd first blind and partially sighted music ensemble, they tour and perform in prominent venues nationally, and during the pandemic ran a series of virtual concerts. Members of the orchestra also give music workshops.  Their latest performance will take place on May 7th, in Bradford on Avon. Barry Snell spoke to Inner Vision founder Baluji Shrivistav, to...
7m Apr 26, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1202: Vitamin D and it’s Potential Health Benefits
With Elizabeth delivering a presentation next week (w/c 25.04.22) at the Scottish Parliament all about Vitamin D for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, Connect Radio’s Toby Davey talks with Elizabeth about how the presentation came about, the potential health benefits around Vitamin D and why having low levels of Vitamin D might affect your...
6m Apr 25, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1201: VocalEyes What’s On 20 April 2022
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Waitress - Wednesday 27 April, 7....
7m Apr 20, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1200: Asking For Help Is The Key
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...
9m Apr 08, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1199: Sight Loss Stories - Cathy Harland
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.  
7m Apr 07, 2022
7m
S1 Ep1198: Sight Loss Stories - Bob Coote
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.
9m Apr 07, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1197: Hay Fever: What Is It and How to Cope With It This Spring and Summer…
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 ha...
8m Apr 07, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1196: Royal College of Ophthalmologists: Interview with Ophthalmologist Mike Burdon
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 ey...
16m Apr 07, 2022
16m
S1 Ep1196: Royal College of Ophthalmologists: Interview with Ophthalmologist Bill Newman
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 ey...
16m Apr 07, 2022
16m
S1 Ep1159: VocalEyes What’s On 4 April 2022
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,...
8m Apr 04, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1157: How Does eSight Work?
 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 (esighteyew...
9m Mar 31, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1157: eSight Eyewear Now In The UK!
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) (https://esigh...
8m Mar 31, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1156: Elite Employment - Supported Employment Services
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 (tel:01443226664...
8m Mar 25, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1155: VocalEyes What’s On 22 March 2022
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 ...
6m Mar 22, 2022
6m
S1 Ep1154: Nominations are open for the 2022 Womenspire Awards
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. 
8m Mar 17, 2022
8m
S1 Ep1153: Helping VI Fans Experience Sport In Real Time
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 abou...
9m Mar 15, 2022
9m
S1 Ep1153: Walk Straight Into A Van Gogh Painting With The Van Gogh Alive Experience
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 w...
11m Mar 15, 2022
11m
S1 Ep1152: With Covid-19 Restrictions Being Eased How Do We Keep Safe and Protect Others Going Forward?
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 kee...
5m Mar 14, 2022
5m
S1 Ep1151: Sight Loss Stories - Yosra Elhamamy
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.
10m Mar 10, 2022
10m
S1 Ep1150: VocalEyes What’s On 7th March 2022
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, Londo...
8m Mar 07, 2022
8m