The Pet Bereavement Service (PBSS) offers a free service to anyone who has lost an animal. They also work closely with the charity Guide Dogs. RNIB Connect Radio’s Sandra Gayer has been chatting to the PBSS manager Diane James, to find out more about the emotional support they can provide. {image: Blue paw print against a white background with the words PBSS Pet Bereavement Service)
Since the first lockdown in March 2020 with many theatres going dark and many museums, galleries and heritage sites having to close their doors, VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, started up a weekly email newsletter titled 'The Interval' to share up-coming online accessible events for blind and partially sighted people. In this week’s VocalEyes - The Interval here on RNIB Connect Radio Toby Davey is joined again...
As it is Mental Health Awareness Week Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow for some helpful tips and advice on coping with stress and mental health as we start to come out of the Covid19 restrictions. Don't forget that the RNIB Mental Health Check-In sessions are here for you too and more details can be found by calling the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999. The two support helpline numbers that Elizabeth mentioned are - NHS Volun...
With summer just around the corner and knowing that many people do suffer quite badly from hay fever, RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk all about hay fever. What hay fever is, what treatments are out there for hay fever sufferers and some tips on how to cope with hay fever over the summer months. To get in touch with Elizabeth Roddick email Elizabeth.r@newlifepharmacy.co.uk or for more information visit https://...
Since the first lockdown in March 2020 with many theatres going dark and many museums, galleries and heritage sites having to close their doors, VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people, started up a weekly email newsletter titled The Interval to share up-coming online accessible events for blind and partially sighted people. In this week’s VocalEyes - The Interval here on RNIB Connect Radio Toby Davey is joined again b...
Wayne Vowden, The Blind Angler is going head to head in a live YouTube fish-off in his Coastal Combat: East vs West. The event will take place on Saturday 8th of May at 7 PM and everyone is invited to join in for some live chat, answering questions and great banter between him and fully sighted fisherman Joe from the the Essex foraging and fishing channel. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Wayne ahead of the event to find out more. Follow 'The Bling Angler' on YouTube and on Faceb...
Jenna Sludden and George Duncan have been volunteering for UK sight loss charity RNIB, for some time now. In March 2020, their volunteering roles changed due to lockdown, as the charity adapted to the new restrictions and calls for more help from it's customers cam flooding in. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew spoke to Jenna and George to learn more about their changing roles and why they love volunteering for RNIB. If you'd like more info on volunteering opportunities with RNIB, go to www....
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell finds out about an upcoming weekend of virtual entertainment, which is being run by Virtually Eastbourne, a group of friends who have got together to raise money for the sight loss charity NFB UK. The weekend, which takes place on the 7th & 8th Of May, promises to provide, music, food, a raffle and lots of fun. If you would like to find out more information please email: virtuallyeastbourne@gmail.com
RNIB volunteer, Gordon Harris is also a member of Ceredigion Association for the Blind. The society is offering blind and partially sighted people in the county, who are interested in technology, the opportunity to apply for a loan or grant. Gordon explains the process and talks about how technology has made his life easier. Image is of of several tablets stacked on a table.
As lockdown eases UK sight loss charity RNIB is asking for awareness of the challenges facing blind and partially sighted people. Sharing his experience of a year in lockdown is Stewart Ross, RNIB's Volunteer Campaign Coordinator, who found the world has gone unusually quiet a year ago. To find out how you can support blind and partially sighted people as we come out of lockdown visit: rnib.in/ComingOutOfLockdown Image: RNIB' written in bold black letters, with the words 'See differently' writte...
RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats with Glaucoma UK’s Jo Bradley, who was keen to share some important advice regarding the use of eyedrops during Ramadan. {Image, A young woman self administering eye drops)
Sightlife member, Maggie from Cardiff, talks about her feelings of social isolation, her difficulty with shopping but how the phone became her lifeline, as she joined various phone groups to maintain social contact. Maggie is worried about returning to her old, active life, despite receiving the vaccine. Image is of the RNIB Connect Radio logo. Spaced black letters above and below a pink line, on a white backdrop.
RNIB Connect Radio regular and guide dog owner Hilary, talks about her experience of a year in lockdown. Hilary is saddened because she feels the collective sentiment of “we’re all in it together” experienced during the first lockdown, has gone. Walking daily has kept Hilary’s spirits up but she hopes people will take their time getting back to normality, as she fears a third wave. Image is of RNIB logo. Spaced black letters above and below a pink line, on a white backdrop.
As lockdown eases UK sight loss charity RNIB is asking for awareness of the challenges facing blind and partially sighted people. Today, we hear from Maqsood Sheikh RNIB's Regional Campaigns Officer about his experience of a year in lockdown, from not being able to do the London Marathon in person, to struggles around public transport and worries over restrictions easing. To find out how you can support blind and partially sighted people as we come out of lockdown visit: rnib.in/ComingOutOfLockd...
Karishma Shah is the Regional Campaigns Officer for London. Karishma talks about the anxiety of not being able to access online shopping and others not socially distancing but welcomed lockdown, as a means to slow down. As lockdown eases, Karishma hopes people will be more empathetic, remember how lockdown made them feel and realise, that feeling is how many disabled people feel every day. Image is of the RNIB Connect Radio logo. Spaced black letters above and below a pink line, on a white backd...
Liz Jones from Holyhead on Anglesey, tells RNIB Connect Radio about her experience during lockdown. Image is of RNIB Connect logo. RNIB' written in bold black letters, with the words 'See differently' written underneath. There is also a striking pink line underneath the RNIB logo, set against a white background.
Since the first lockdown in March 2020 with many theatres going dark and many museums, galleries and heritage sites having to close their doors, VocalEyes the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people started up a weekly email newsletter titled The Interval to share up-coming online accessible events for blind and partially sighted people. In this week’s VocalEyes - The Interval here on RNIB Connect Radio, Toby Davey is joined again by...
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lord Blunkett about 12 months of lockdown and he tells us why he's looking forward to mixing with friends, taking a holiday abroad but has concerns around people's mental health and ability to confidently get out and about again. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB's Connect Radio logo
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey checked in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Live Pharmacy in Glasgow to talk about the current news regarding the AstraZeneca Coronavirus vaccine, what should people do if they have had the vaccine and are about to have their second jab, has all the news affected people’s confidence in the vaccine roll out, finally we touch on how the lockdowns have impacted on some people’s mental health and places where people can go for help and advice. To get in touc...
