<div>Monday 9th of May till Sunday 15th of May marks Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual event that wants to encourage everyone around the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.</div>
 
<div>This year's theme is all about combatting loneliness and understanding the impact it can have on our mental wellbeing.</div>
 
<div>Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to share his personal story and to chat about the support he received from RNIB's Sight Loss Counselling team is 28-year-old Luke Laister. 
 
To find out more about RNIB's Sight Loss counselling service email counselling@rnib.org.uk or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and ask to be referred to the Sight Loss Counselling Team. 
 
For more tips and advice visit: <a href="http://rnib.org.uk/mentalhealth">http://rnib.org.uk/mentalhealth</a>
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<div>Most importantly, if you or someone you know is at serious risk of harm, call 999 immediately and seek support.  
 
Image shows Luke. </div>

Monday 9th of May till Sunday 15th of May marks Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual event that wants to encourage everyone around the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. This year's theme is all about combatting loneliness and understanding the impact it can have on our mental wellbeing. Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to share his personal story and to chat about the support he received from RNIB's Sight Loss Counselling team is 28-year-old Luke Laister. To find out more about RNIB's Sight Loss counselling service email counselling@rnib.org.uk or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and ask to be referred to the Sight Loss Counselling Team. For more tips and advice visit: http://rnib.org.uk/mentalhealth Most importantly, if you or someone you know is at serious risk of harm, call 999 immediately and seek support. Image shows Luke.

Monday 9th of May till Sunday 15th of May marks Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual event that wants to encourage everyone around the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.
 
This year's theme is all about combatting loneliness and understanding the impact it can have on our mental wellbeing.
 
Joining our Paulina Kuchorew to share his personal story and to chat about the support he received from RNIB's Sight Loss Counselling team is 28-year-old Luke Laister. 
 
To find out more about RNIB's Sight Loss counselling service email counselling@rnib.org.uk or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and ask to be referred to the Sight Loss Counselling Team. 
 
For more tips and advice visit: <a href="http://rnib.org.uk/mentalhealth" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://rnib.org.uk/mentalhealth</a>

 
Most importantly, if you or someone you know is at serious risk of harm, call 999 immediately and seek support.&nbsp; 
 
Image shows Luke.&nbsp;

1226: Why Support Matters?

<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings 
 
 
 
 

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings

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