Impact of sight loss training on challenging behaviour: a case study at Avenues
Adults with learning disabilities are 10 times more likely to have significant sight loss.  In this podcast Iain Kennedy from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team chats with Sarah Kean, Practice Development Lead at Avenues, an organisation supporting people with complex needs, about the impact sight loss training had on behaviour management within her organisation. Subscribe to...
14m May 04, 2021
14m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Managing Behaviour
Managing a child’s behaviour can sometimes be difficult for parents and families, but lockdown and other restrictions have presented new challenges to cope with. In this podcast we look at behaviour specific to a child with a vision impairment and the strategies you can use if you need to manage behaviour in difficult circumstances.
54m Jan 26, 2021
54m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Isolation and Anxiety
This podcast looks at the topics of isolation and anxiety, the effects specifically in relation to Covid-19 and what support is available.
41m Jan 25, 2021
41m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Talking to Other People about Vision Impairment
For children and young people with a vision impairment and their parents and carers, talking to other people about an eye condition can cause concern. We look at preparing for a conversation and some factors you may wish to consider.
35m Jan 25, 2021
35m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Coping with a New Diagnosis
Finding out a child has a vision impairment can lead to varying emotional responses. We look at these and explore some practical advice in how to support the whole family.
43m Jan 25, 2021
43m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Talking to your child about their eye condition
Parents tell us that the one of the most difficult and distressing parts of finding out that their child has a vision impairment, is knowing how to talk about it with their child. We look at the importance of having the conversation with a child and preparing for this.
37m Jan 25, 2021
37m
Emotional Support from CYPF - Confidence, Self-Esteem and Resilience
In this podcast we explore why confidence, self-esteem and resilience are important when considering child development and ways to encourage all three.
31m Jan 25, 2021
31m
12: Latest Covid-19 advice And Guidance for vulnerable adults.
The UK Government has issued its latest guidance to people who are seen as being clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus. If you need a copy of the guidance in an alternative format please call our helpline on 0303 123 9999. You can also visit our website (https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaigning/priority-campaigns/accessible-health-information-Covid-letters) to download the large print or ...
17m Jan 11, 2021
17m
12: Latest Covid-19 Information Letter For Vulnerable Adults.
The UK Government has issued its latest information letter to people who are seen as being clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus. If you need a copy of this letter in an alternative format please call our helpline on 0303 123 9999. You can also visit our website (https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaigning/priority-campaigns/accessible-health-information-Covid-letters) to download the large ...
17m Jan 11, 2021
17m
11: Advice On Pandemic Restrictions In England, All Tiers.
The Westminster Government has been revising its advice, as the situation changes with the Coronavirus pandemic and some areas move into Tier 4 lockdown. Following our call on the Government to ensure public health information is accessible for blind and partially sighted people, the latest advice for England, all tiers, is now available in alternative formats. This podcast contains the audio...
18m Dec 23, 2020
18m
11: Advice For Clinically Vulnerable Adults In England's Tier 4.
The Westminster Government has been revising its advice, as the situation changes with the Coronavirus pandemic and some areas move into Tier 4 lockdown. Following our call on the Government to ensure public health information is accessible for blind and partially sighted people, the latest shielding letter, for vulnerable adults in England's Tier 4 is now available in alternative formats. Th...
42m Dec 23, 2020
42m
10: Tracks of My Life David Clarke
Services Director at RNIB, David Clarke, talks to Nicki Kelly about his life and some of the music that has inspired him. Logo, is RNIB Connect Radio logo
58m Dec 15, 2020
58m
9: Birdsong
During May 2020, as traffic slowed, RNIB Connect Radio asked listeners to record and send in the birdsong they could hear from their garden, window or open space.  It proved to be popular and so the station found out more about the birds and how to identify them.  This programme captures that month. Image is of RNIB Connect Radio logo
58m Dec 10, 2020
58m
8: Maniffesto RNIB Cymru ar gyfer etholiadau 2021 y Senedd
Maniffesto RNIB Cymru ar gyfer etholiadau 2021 y Senedd  Darlun: logo RNIB Cymru 
1hr 5m Dec 10, 2020
1hr 5m
8: Senedd Cymru Election Manifesto in English
RNIB Cymru's Senedd Cymru Election Manifesto in English. Image, RNIB Cymru logo
51m Dec 10, 2020
51m
7: New Accessible Covid-19 Advice For Visually Impaired People.
The UK Government has just issued its latest information letter to people who are seen as being clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus. If you need a copy of this letter in audio, braille or large print please call our helpline on 0303 123 9999 or you can listen to the audio version, accompanying this bulletin. #RNIBConnect Image: Westminster parliament building.
19m Dec 02, 2020
19m
6: Shielding Advice Letter For Vulnerable Adults.
The Westminster Government has been revising it's advice, as the situation changes with the Coronavirus pandemic. Following our call on the Government to ensure public health information is accessible for blind and partially sighted people, the latest shielding letter, for vulnerable Adults, is now available in alternative formats. This podcast contains the audio version of the letter but if ...
13m Nov 16, 2020
13m
6: Shielding Advice Letter For Parents With Vulnerable Children.
The Westminster Government has been revising it's advice, as the situation changes with the Coronavirus pandemic. Following our call on the Government to ensure public health information is accessible for blind and partially sighted people, the latest shielding letter, for parents of vulnerable children, is now available in alternative formats. This podcast contains the audio version of the l...
17m Nov 16, 2020
17m
5: Vision and stroke: Sandra's story
In the fifth podcast in our stroke and vision series, Sandra shares her story about how her vision was impacted by her stroke. She talks about how she adapted to changes in her visual field due to the area of her brain that had been affected by stroke. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rnib.org.uk%2Fdocuments%2FRNIB_Vision_and_stroke_5_Sandras_st...
19m Oct 26, 2020
19m
4: Involvement of the ECLO in stroke and vision support
This podcast will help share information about the role of Eye Care Liaison Officers, or ECLO as they are more commonly known, and the support they could provide if someone has a change in their vision related to their stroke. Jo, who is an ECLO, explains more about her role. This fourth podcast in our series on stroke and vision includes input from the RNIB Health and Social Care Skills Develo...
11m Oct 26, 2020
11m
3: Professionals involved in vision and stroke support
In this podcast Linzi, Stevie and Louise talk about the professionals involved in stroke care, in particular descriptions of the eye care professionals involved if vision is impacted by stroke. It is the third podcast in our series on stroke and vision, with input from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team, Specialist Support team and Sight Loss Advice Service. Click here (http...
7m Oct 26, 2020
7m
2: Signs of visual difficulty after stroke
This podcast includes information on how  to identify visual difficulties after stroke, and signs of visual changes relating to stroke. It is the second in our stroke and vision series, and includes input from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team, Specialist Support team and Sight Loss Advice Service. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2F...
13m Oct 26, 2020
13m
1: What impact could stroke have on your vision?
In this podcast RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team, Specialist Support team and Sight Loss Advice Service discuss how stroke can impact on vision. This is the first podcast in our stroke and vision series. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rnib.org.uk%2Fdocuments%2FRNIB_Vision_and_stroke_1_stroke_and_vision_2024_transcript.docx...
7m Oct 26, 2020
7m
Inclusive Living Environments and Sight Loss
This podcast discusses the benefits for blind and partially sighted people by making simple changes around the home that can improve independence and make everyday tasks easier to carry out, such as adding colour and tonal contrast to fixtures around the home. Effective lighting can also individuals get the most out of their living environment. We provide a pathway to apply changes immediately...
10m Sep 08, 2020
10m
Enhancing Communication in People with Dementia and Sight Loss
In their second podcast, June from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team and Dr Barbara Sharp, Policy and Practice Consultant with Alzheimer Scotland share their advice about ways to enhance communication with a person living with dementia and sight loss. Listen to their first podcast here (https://audioboom.com/posts/7654164-the-impact-of-sight-loss-in-people-with-dementia) . ...
15m Aug 10, 2020
15m
The Impact of Sight Loss in People with Dementia
250,000 people in the UK live with dementia and sight loss. In this first of two podcasts, June from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team chats with Dr Barbara Sharp, Policy and Practice Consultant with Alzheimer Scotland to discuss the impact of living with dementia and sight loss, and how some types of dementia can have sight-related issues. Click here (https://audioboom.com/...
11m Aug 10, 2020
11m
RNIB Connect Scotcast - After Lockdown (Altogether Again)
In this episode of the RNIB Scotland Connect community podcast members of the Connect Choir talk about the song they produced while under lockdown. In the song, a reworking of The Proclaimers' hit "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" titled "After Lockdown (Altogether Again)", the choir and volunteer singer/songwriter Stephen sing about the difficulties blind and visually impaired people have with social...
12m Jul 28, 2020
12m
RNIB Connect Scotcast - Living Under Lockdown, and our Post-Lockdown Plan
Join the RNIB Scotland Connect community on the Scotcast, a monthly podcast made entirely of community member contributions! In the first episode of the Scotcast, RNIB Scotland Connect community members share their thoughts on living under the Covid-19 pandemic "stay at home" rules, and what they're looking forward to doing once the rules are relaxed.
19m May 28, 2020
19m
Chats about Apps Podcast 6 - Apps to help with travel and transport
There are many apps available to help assist with planning journeys, buying public transport tickets and checking live bus or train times.  In this podcast Hannah shares some examples of apps she has used, and apps which other people use, to help with their travel plans and getting about. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rnib.org.uk%2Fdocuments%...
8m May 18, 2020
8m
Chats about Apps Podcast 5 - Apps to help with life admin
Do you want to know about some apps already built into your smart phone or other device which can be used to help with our life admin tasks?  Hannah and Linzi discuss some built in and downloadable apps which can help with every day living, such as calendar reminders, address books, notes and many more. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rnib.org....
11m May 18, 2020
11m
Chats about Apps Podcast 4 - Entertainment features of apps
Many apps are available for entertainment uses for all ages, from word game apps, jigsaw apps, apps to listen to music, audiobooks and many more.  In this podcast Hannah shares some examples of apps that can provide entertainment. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rnib.org.uk%2Fdocuments%2FRNIB_Chats_about_apps_4_for_entertainment_2024_transcript...
15m May 18, 2020
15m
Chats about Apps Podcast 3 - Communication and keeping in touch: some app examples
Apps are used every day to keep in contact and communicate with friends, family and work colleagues.  To find out more about some examples of apps which can help with keeping in touch, listen to Hannah sharing some of her favourites. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rnib.org.uk%2Fdocuments%2FRNIB_Chats_about_apps_3_for_communication_2024_transcr...
9m May 18, 2020
9m
Chats about Apps Podcast 2 - Independent living features of apps
 In this podcast Hannah describes some examples of apps which can help people live as independently as possible.  She also demonstrates how to use some of these apps. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rnib.org.uk%2Fdocuments%2FRNIB_Chats_about_apps_2_for_independent_living_2024_transcript.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK) for a transcript of this podcast...
34m May 18, 2020
34m
Chats about Apps Podcast 1 Introduction to what an app is and what apps can be used for
Do you know what an app is and what apps can be used for?  There are many apps available for a variety of uses including listening to music, helping to find train times, communicating with friends and family, apps to help magnify print and many more.  In this podcast Linzi and Hannah discuss what an app is and some of the key features of apps. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/vi...
24m May 13, 2020
24m
Technology to Support Older People at Home
 In this podcast Hannah Rowlatt, RNIB's Technology for Life Co-ordinator , explodes the myth that sight loss is a barrier to using technology.  Hannah chats about the different ways that technology can be used to support independence in the home for people living with sight loss, smart devices and how to use them, and how to access support to learn how to use technology. Click here (https://ww...
11m Apr 27, 2020
11m
6: Habilitation – what is it, what does it do, how can it help?
This podcast is designed to be used as part of the Moving On: Equipping young people with vision impairment for post‑16 transitions. A workshop pack for professionals and organisations supporting young people with vision impairment. Workshop 9, Activity 2. Habilitation – what is it, what does it do, how can it help? Image: RNIB logo
2m Mar 13, 2020
2m
Supporting a Person with Sight Loss in the Home
1 in 5 people over the age of 75 live with sight loss, and this number increases as people get older.  Iain and June from the Health and Social Care Skills Development team at RNIB give you some ideas to make the home environment more supportive for an older person living with sight loss. Click here (https://www.rnib.org.uk/documents/1266/Supporting_an_adult_with_sight_loss_in_the_home_podcast...
8m Mar 09, 2020
8m
Supporting an Adult with Complex Needs at an Eye Exam
People with complex needs are 10 times more likely than the general population to be living with sight loss, which can be undetected, so regular eye health checks are vital.    In this podcast Iain from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team shares his advice for supporting an adult with complex needs at an eye exam. Click here (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=...
8m Feb 17, 2020
8m
Questions to Ask at an Eye Exam
One in five people over 75, and one in two over 90, are living with sight loss so it is really important for everyone to go for regular health checks so that any warning signs can be caught early.  In this podcast Iain and June from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team discuss the questions you should ask at the eye exam in order to get the most out of the appointment. Click h...
8m Jan 27, 2020
8m
Promoting Eye Health in Older People
As we get older, our eyesight can change.  1.2 million people over the age of 75 live with sight loss.  In many cases deterioration in vision develops gradually.  Early intervention is very important to maintain good eye health. In this podcast Iain and Winnie from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team discuss the importance of regular eye health checks, and why eye health care ...
9m Jan 27, 2020
9m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 10 [Self Care]
In this podcast we explore what an individual suffering with sight loss can do to bring about a positive effect on the mental and emotional well-being. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
11m Jan 14, 2020
11m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 9 [Anxiety]
We look at what Anxiety is and also how it effects and impacts people, we also look at ways to cope and live with Anxiety. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
13m Jan 14, 2020
13m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 8 [Part 2 of the simulated counselling session]
We follow up from the first simulated counselling session in this podcast. We look at the impact the counselling session had on Dr Mhairi Thurston. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
11m Jan 14, 2020
11m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 7 [Simulated counselling session]
In this podcast we demonstrate what a counselling session entails, as some of the group were unsure what is was and if it was something they needed. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
10m Jan 14, 2020
10m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 6 [What is counselling]
Because the group is international, we wanted to make sure that we all understood what counselling means, as the word has different means around the world. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
12m Jan 14, 2020
12m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 5 [Adrijana’s interview]
I speak to the founder of the 6500 strong Blind Pen Pals Group, a group of international blind and partially sighted people from across the world.   [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
12m Jan 14, 2020
12m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 4 [Loneliness and isolation]
In this podcast we look at what loneliness and isolation are, the symptoms and ways to cope. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
13m Jan 14, 2020
13m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 3 [Adjusting to sight loss]
In this Podcast we explore the 5 stages of sight loss,  1. Diagnosis 2. Life as normal (Hiding sight loss) 3. Point of impact (Sight loss impacts, so life as normal is no longer possible.) 4. Engaging with rehabilitation (Coming out as a blind person.) 5. Acceptance (New normal) [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
11m Jan 14, 2020
11m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 2 [The impact of sight loss/blindness on mental health]
In this podcast we look at the effect that sight loss/ blindness can have on an individual’s emotional and mental well-being.
10m Jan 14, 2020
10m
Blind PenPals - Podcast 1 [Mission Statement]
Introductory podcast, explaining the purpose of the podcasts for the RNIB/Facebook and The Light Across the World project. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]
12m Jan 14, 2020
12m