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April 25, 2019 How to Ensure Our Children Have a Healthy Diet
A healthy and balanced diet can not only aid our children's health, but it can also help their eyesight. But what can we do if our youngest one is very picky?
Food Scientist and Flavour expert Dr Rachel Edwards-Stewart – spoke with us about fussy eaters and how to get our kids to try new things.
For more information visit: [https://www.hellofresh.co.uk](https://www.hellofresh.co.uk)
(Photo shows a young boy dressed in a bright yellow jumper and making a face at a plate filled with broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower)
[Image: Getty Images]
13 min
April 23, 2019 Fiaz Hussain Iqbal – An Incredible Story of Survival
Sight loss is never easy, but what if life throws another hurdle your way?
In 2016 Fiaz Hussain Iqbal's world changed drastically after a horrific accident cost him his arm.
Now three years on, Fiaz has fought hard to get his life back to how it was and is enjoying being a dotting dad.
Fiaz spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
(Photo shows passengers rushing by a train parked at a train station)
15 min
April 22, 2019 Blind Dave On His Bike
Earlier this month adventurer and fundraiser Blind Dave Heeley was a little bit occupied.
In fact Dave was busy pedalling through The Annual Albion Foundation’s Bike Ride, Baggies Bike Challenge 2019!
Dave spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
For more information about The Albion Foundation visit: [https://www.wba.co.uk/foundation/](https://www.wba.co.uk/foundation/)
11 min
April 17, 2019 How To Tackle Hay Fever (With Dr Ranj Singh)
Allergy season is almost upon us and last summer almost 50,000 hay fever sufferers visited their GP. But is this always the right course of action?
ITV’s Dr Ranj Singh and Pharmacist Maq Din explain how we can best manage hay fever symptoms and enjoy the warmer days.
Dr Ranj and Maq spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
[Photo shows Dr Ranj dressed in a lab coat and holding up a stethoscope against the front of the image]
9 min
April 15, 2019 Keep Yourself & Your Dog Safe This Summer
As summer approaches and we start venturing outside more often with our furry friends, it’s worth considering what dangers lurk in the tall grass.
Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio, professor of Zoology, Richard Wall advises how to best keep ourselves and our favourite companions safe.
Professor Wall spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
[Photo shows a hand pulling on a blade of grass onto which a small tick is holding onto]
12 min
April 10, 2019 Nicki Kelly Chats Music And Showcases Debut Single
Depression and sight loss can go hand in hand. When Nicki Kelly lost her sight unexpectedly 12 years ago, passion for music became her saving grace.
Now, years on Nicki released here debut single “Show You What I’m Made Of” and speaking with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley she explains what inspires her.
To find out more about Nicki’s music visit her website: [https://www.nickikelly.co.uk/](https://www.nickikelly.co.uk/)
17 min
April 09, 2019 Guide Dog Saved His Life
When you lose your sight it can seem like an uphill battle to get your life back on track.
Mark Pile spent almost 10 years in isolation before deciding that things needed to change and seeking out help. Now, Mike is bravely taking on the world with his fateful guide dog Echo at his side and the support of Blind Veterans UK.
Mark spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
(Photo shows Mark kneeling down with his arm around his cream labrador cross golden retriever Echo. Photo credit: Artur Lesniak/Reach)
12 min
April 09, 2019 Confidence Is Beauty
New research found that confidence and beauty go hand in hand for Generation X women.
We spoke with Confidence Coach Jo Emerson and Scientific Skincare Advisor Claire O’Connor to hear some tips for feeling confident and how we can achieve that when we’re blind or visually impaired.
Jo and Claire are chatting with RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley.
For more information on making an appointment visit: [www.boots.com/no7-book-an-appointment](https://www.boots.com/no7-book-an-appointment)
(Photo shows a middle-aged woman investigating her face in a small mirror. Photo credit: ALAMY)
9 min
April 04, 2019 Could Drinking Hot Tea Or Coffee Double Your Risk Of Developing Cancer Of The Esophagus?
Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick popped in to RNIB Connect Radio HQ, to discuss some recent medical headlines, including one which suggested drinking hot tea and coffee could increase your risk of developing cancer of the espohagus.
Elizabeth spoke with RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell.
Get in touch with Elizabeth through the New Life Pharmacy website: http://www.newlifepharmacy.co.uk/
14 min
April 03, 2019 The UK's First Accessible Family Festival
RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell chats to Kevin Satizibal from the charity LOOK UK, who are hosting this summer's LOOKfest - an accessible summer festival for visually impaired young people and their families.
It will take place on July 26-29th, in the great outdoors and under canvass in rural Herefordshire.
5 min

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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing [email protected]