S2 Ep416: Birds of Paradise Celebrate 30 Years of Accessible Theatre
Scotland’s leading disability-lead theatre company Birds of Paradise celebrates 30 years of accessible theatre with their new touring tragicomedy ‘Don't. Make. Tea.’ a comical spin on disability assessments set in the near future. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Robert Softley Gale, Artistic Director of Birds of Paradise, to find out about how the company was set up 30 ...
10m Mar 25, 2024
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S2 Ep431: CSUN 2024 - All Terrain Cane
The 2024 CSUN conference in California brought together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk was on conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. There he spoke to Sedona Dave,  the developer of the ‘All Terrain Cane’. You can find more information about the 'All Terrain Cane' at the RNIB Products For Life S...
8m Mar 25, 2024
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S2 Ep430: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 23/03/2024
Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt started by talking about the launch of the ‘Accessibility of Products and Services to Disabled People’ report by the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) with recommendations  that the Financial Conduct Authority should work with the retail banking sec...
8m Mar 23, 2024
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S2 Ep416: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - RSC A Midsummer Night’s Dream, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week the lines between reality and illusion start to blur in a play within a play as Vidar reviews the Royal Shakespeare Company’s current production...
7m Mar 22, 2024
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S2 Ep429: CSUN 2024 - New Accessibility Features From Sony
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. One of the household names in attendance was Sony, who were demonstrating some of the latest accessibility features in their products.
8m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep429: CSUN 2024 - ARxAI Headset - Charles Leclercq
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. One of the most talked about products on display has been the ARxAI Headset, which is now available from the RNIB Shop. You can find out more information...
8m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep429: CSUN 2024 - Jaws For Kiosks
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates, including Logan Amstey from TGPi who explains how the JAWS screen reader will be making its way to more service kiosks across the UK in the future.
4m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep428: SVS 2024 - Reflection With James Adams
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. As the conference drew to a close, our David Hogg spoke with RNIB's Country Director of Scotland James Adams, to get his thoughts on the day. Image sho...
2m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep427: SVS 2024 - RNIB's Vivienne Francis
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. Our David Hogg attended the event and spoke with RNIB’s Chief Social Change Officer Vivienne Francis. Image shows RNIB Scotland logo. On a white square...
2m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep426: SVS 2024 - Eye Health Scotland
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. Our David Hogg attended the event and spoke with Dr Paul Johnson, Chair of Eye Health Scotland. Image shows RNIB Scotland logo. On a white square backg...
3m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep425: SVS 2024 - Julie Mosgrove
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. Our David Hogg attended the event and caught up with Julie Mosgrove. Image shows RNIB Scotland logo. On a white square background, 'RNIB' is written in...
2m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep424: SVS 2024 - Sight Scotland
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. Our David Hogg attended the event and spoke with Craig Spalding, Chief Executive of Sight Scotland. Image shows RNIB Scotland logo. On a white square b...
2m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep423: SVS 2024 - Blind Veterans UK
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. Our David Hogg attended the event and spoke with Nicola from Blind Veterans UK about their thoughts on the conference so far. Image shows RNIB Scotland...
1m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep422: SVS 2024 - Guide Dogs
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. Our David Hogg attended the event and spoke with Guide Dogs. Image shows RNIB Scotland logo. On a white square background, 'RNIB' is written in black b...
2m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep421: SVS 2024 - Macular Society
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. Our David Hogg attended the event and spoke with the Macular Society. Image shows RNIB Scotland logo. On a white square background, 'RNIB' is written i...
2m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep420: SVS 2024 - Amanda Hawkins
More from the Scottish Vision Strategy Conference as our David Hogg speaks with RNIB’s Amanda Hawkins. Image shows RNIB Scotland logo. On a white square background, 'RNIB' is written in black bold capital letters. Underneath, in a slightly smaller font we have 'Scotland' also written in black. A bold pink line underlines them.
1m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep419: SVS 2024 - Stuart McMillan MSP
More from Scottish Vision Strategy 2024 now as our David Hogg caught up with Stuart McMillan MSP before his opening speech. Image shows RNIB Scotland logo. On a white square background, 'RNIB' is written in black bold capital letters. Underneath, in a slightly smaller font we have 'Scotland' also written in black. A bold pink line underlines them.
1m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep418: A Chat With James Adams Before SVS 2024 Begins
The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference took place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Edinburgh. This year the event focused on the eye care support pathway, and how we can better support people from diagnosis to living well with an eye condition. Our David Hogg attended the event, and managed to catch a quick word before it all started with RNIB's Country Director for Scotland, James Adams. Imag...
3m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep417: CSUN 2024 - Stevie Wonder Speaks To RNIB Connect Radio
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Musician Stevie Wonder stopped by the RNIB stand where our own Dave Williams asked him about everything from his love of braille to a possible collaboration with a very well-known British singer. Image: A photo of Dave Williams, who has white hair and is wearing a ...
5m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep417: CSUN 2024 - RNIB's Dawn Slater - Travel Well With Tech
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. RNIB were also in attendance talking about the new ‘Travel Well With Tech’ project.
5m Mar 21, 2024
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S2 Ep415: CSUN 2024 - Paige Braille
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. Paige Braille combines old and new technologies to help to make learning braille easier and more enjoyable than ever.
7m Mar 20, 2024
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S2 Ep415: CSUN 2024 - WeWalk
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. He spoke to the team behind WeWalk to hear about updates to the popular smart cane.
8m Mar 20, 2024
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S2 Ep414: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 20 March 2024
Jemma Davidson, RNIB Customer Insight Coordinator, shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Can your blind or partially sighted child benefit simply from watching TV? Help us estimate the value of creative audio description! Researchers are looking for typically...
6m Mar 20, 2024
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S2 Ep413: Get Behind The Wheel With 'Speed Of Sight'
One charity is giving blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving on the safety of a racetrack. Hywel Davies found out more. Visit the website: www.speedofsight.org
5m Mar 19, 2024
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S2 Ep411: Kingston Association for the Blind Launch Their New Queen’s Promenade Recorded Audio Described Guide
On Monday 18 March 2024 Kingston Association for the Blind (KAB) launched their new Queen’s Promenade recorded Audio Described Guide. KAB has been working for the past 2 years with VocalEyes to produce an interesting guide full of history, facts and descriptions to make the walk accessible and inclusive. Through the new guide blind and partially sighted people will be able to stroll along Que...
10m Mar 19, 2024
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S2 Ep412: CSUN 2024 - GoodMaps
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates, where he caught up with Mike May, the Chief Evangelist for the navigation app GoodMaps.
6m Mar 19, 2024
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S2 Ep412: CSUN 2024 - Grackle Docs
The annual CSUN conference in California brings together some of the biggest names in accessible technology from across the globe. Dave Williams from RNIB Tech Talk has been on the conference floor this year to speak to some of the delegates. Jeff Mills is the co-CEO of Grackle Docs, a company hoping to make PDF documents more accessible for blind and partially sighted users.
4m Mar 19, 2024
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S2 Ep410: Sophie Jones New CEO of British Wireless for the Blind Fund
Sophie Jones is the new CEO of the British Wireless for the Blind Fund. Our David Hogg spoke to her about her new role and her plans for the organisation…
4m Mar 19, 2024
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S2 Ep408: The Photography Exhibition You Don’t Need to See: Canon Launches World Unseen at Somerset House, 4-7 April 2024
Canon Europe, in partnership with the RNIB, has created a truly accessible photography exhibition designed for all with ‘World Unseen’, inviting visitors, blind, partially sighted and sighted to experience photography at Somerset House, Strand, London from 4 - 7 April 2024. Canon believes images have the power to change the world - There are at least 2.2 billion people globally who have some f...
15m Mar 18, 2024
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S2 Ep409: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 16/03/2024
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the charity's new Vision Rehab campaign, recent mentions of RNIB in the media, plus news of the judging of the upcoming 'See Differently Awards'. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and serv...
7m Mar 16, 2024
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S2 Ep406: Dark with Excessive Bright an Immersive Dance Experience
Dark with Excessive Bright is a truly immersive accessible dance production which premiered at the Royal Opera House in London during February 2024 as part of the Festival of New Choreography by Robert Binet with immersive descriptive audio by Devon Healey. Robert is Choreographic Associate at the National Ballet of Canada and was the first choreographic apprentice at the Royal Ballet in Londo...
20m Mar 15, 2024
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S2 Ep406: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Birmingham Royal Ballet The Sleeping Beauty, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the 40th anniversary revival of Sir Peter Wright’s ’ Birmingham Royal Ballet production of The Sleeping Beauty at the Birmin...
7m Mar 15, 2024
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S2 Ep407: That Funny Blind Guy Is Back For Glasgow Comedy Festival
Jamie MacDonald's Career as a stand up comedian and actor  is going from strength to strength. He's back for the 2024 Glasgow Comedy Festival, with a performance at the Stand in Glasgow. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell Spoke to Jamie to hear more about Jamie and his appearances, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com #RNIBConnext Image shows Jamie, up in the clouds with his Gallus T-Shirt on
11m Mar 15, 2024
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S2 Ep403: Remy Lloyd on Delivering Her First Couple of Shows as an Audio Describer
Remy Lloyd is Head of Outreach at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and recently took part in a training course to become an Audio Describer through Mind’s Eye Description Services under the tutorship of season Audio Describer Anne Hornsby. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Remy to find out what the training was like and how those first couple of described shows had gone to...
9m Mar 14, 2024
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S2 Ep405: Easter Fun From RNIB's Products For Life Store
The Easter holidays are a great opportunity to spend time with family. But aside from eating chocolate, how else can you keep the young people in your life entertained? Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been hearing about some of the options available from RNIB’s Products For Life Store. Items Discussed: Tactile Ludo - Tactile Magnetic Ludo | RNIB (https://shop.rnib.org.uk/tactile-magnetic-ludo-...
6m Mar 14, 2024
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S2 Ep404: Blind Comedian Neil Skene
Blind comic Neil Skene has his first solo stand up show as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. He spoke with our David Hogg about his sight loss and his comedy…
7m Mar 14, 2024
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S2 Ep402: Adrian Paternoster, VI Artist, Makes Art to Make Other People Happy
We have all probably wanted to turn a hobby into our main focus of life but perhaps being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa would not be the trigger to do so, well for Adrian Paternoster from Buckinghamshire it has definitely done so and in many ways turned his life around too. After diagnosis with retinitis pigmentosa Adrian turn his hobby, painting into the main focus of his life . Adrian...
9m Mar 13, 2024
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S2 Ep393: Why Is This Vital Sight Loss Service In Need Of Attention?
UK sight loss charity RNIB has launched a new campaign to highlight the postcode lottery of service, when it comes to local council provision of Vision Rehab services. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Charmaine Ashpole to hear about her experience of Vision Rehab services. If you'd like to learn more about the campaign, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk/news You can also call the Helpli...
7m Mar 13, 2024
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S2 Ep401: Exciting News Around Access to National Trust Properties and Locations
The National Trust who protect and look after hundreds of historic buildings, gardens and precious collections, miles of coastline, woodlands, and the countryside, who have and continue to provide access for blind and partially sighted people have just launched their programme for 2024 which includes many exciting projects around access too. In what will be the first of a number of interviews ...
12m Mar 12, 2024
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S2 Ep392: End The Postcode Lottery Of UK Vision Rehab Service Provision
UK sight loss charity RNIB has launched a new campaign to highlight the postcode lottery of service, when it comes to local council provision of Vision Rehab services. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ben Rendle to hear about his experience of Vision Rehab services. If you'd like to learn more about the campaign, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk/news You can also call the Helpline on 0...
11m Mar 12, 2024
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S2 Ep401: The Eye Conditions Glaucoma Explained
As it is World Glaucoma Week 2024 this week (10-16 March 2024) our Toby Davey caught up with Dr Louise Gow, RNIB Clinical Lead for Eye Health, Optometry and Low Vision to find out what the eye conditions Glaucoma are, how they affect people’s vision, what treatment is out there for Glaucoma and why it is so important for us all to keep up with our regular eye tests and especially people who mig...
8m Mar 12, 2024
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S2 Ep400: Unlimited Cards For Inclusion
How can a card game tackle accessibility? Disabled arts organisation Unlimited have created the ‘Cards For Inclusion’ game to encourage creative solutions to access barriers. Amelia talked to Director, Jo Verrent, to learn more. Learn more about Unlimited and access their resources by visiting weareunlimited.org.uk (https://weareunlimited.org.uk/resource/cards-for-inclusion/) Image shows RN...
11m Mar 12, 2024
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S2 Ep391: Vital Service Needs Urgent Attention
UK sight loss charity RNIB has launched a new campaign to highlight the postcode lottery of service, when it comes to local council provision of Vision Rehab services. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Hannah Donnelly and Ross Megan to find out more about the campaign and how people can sign a petition to grow support. If you'd like to learn more about the campaign, go to http://www...
9m Mar 11, 2024
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S2 Ep395: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 09/03/2024
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the charity's new Vision Rehab campaign, joint work with Guide Dogs to create a refusals toolkit and more on some free accessible books from RNIB to celebrate World Book Day. If you, or someone you know, w...
10m Mar 09, 2024
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S2 Ep396: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - 2:22 A Ghost Story, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar experienced an adrenaline-filled night in the theatre where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear with 2:22 A Ghost Story as the...
6m Mar 08, 2024
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S2 Ep399: All In Is A New UK-Wide Arts And Culture Access Scheme
An new UK-wide arts and culture access scheme is launching in 2025. Amelia talked to UK Access Champion for All In, Andrew Miller, and Graham Reid from Creative Scotland’s Equalities Diversity and Inclusion team to learn more about the collaborators and what the scheme means for audiences and creators. Image shows a visually impaired person uses a monocular to see the stage in a grand theatre.
10m Mar 08, 2024
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S2 Ep398: RNIB Customer Reminisces About London Cabbie Career
What would you talk to Charlie Chaplain about? RNIB Customer Bernard Rothman drove the film star, and other famous names, around London in his cab. Let's join him to reminisce and learn about the support he’s received from RNIB. Learn more about the support RNIB can offer by visiting www.rnib.org.uk (https://www.rnib.org.uk/) , calling the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999, or emailing helpline@r...
9m Mar 08, 2024
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S2 Ep397: AD Theatre Performance 'Chunky Jewellery' at the Glasgow Tramway
A new piece of AD theatre is showing at Glasgow’s Tramway this weekend. Amelia talked to Co-Creator and Performer Jude Williams and AD Consultant Sally Clay more about the story behind the show and inside jokes in the AD. Learn more by visiting www.tramway.org (https://www.tramway.org/event/f5866c2d-11d2-474e-91e9-b0df00b3eddc) to learn more. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio logo. 'RNIB' writte...
7m Mar 08, 2024
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S2 Ep389: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with Ovacome
For Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Amelia talked to the UK's Ovarian Cancer Support Charity Ovacome to learn about symptoms of the disease and where you can find support. Visit the Ovacome website to learn more - www.ovacome.org.uk (https://www.ovacome.org.uk/) Or call their helpline on 0800 008 7054. Image shows the Ovacome logo. The logo includes the heading ‘Ovacome’ in teal text with two...
10m Mar 08, 2024
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S2 Ep394: RNIB’s Response To The Spring Budget 2024
Wednesday 6th of March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget for 2024. But what does it mean for blind and partially sighted people? Joining us with RNIB’s response to some of the content from the budget is Policy Officer at RNIB Roisin Jacklin. Image shows: RNIB logo. On a white background RNIB written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line.
5m Mar 06, 2024
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