<div>When things seem hopeless being able to reach out for support can make a world of difference. 
 
Amanda Whitfield was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease a few years ago, but when her condition started getting worse in 2020 she reached out to charity Sight Scotland for help. 
 
There she met Community Worker Debbie McGregor, who has supported Amanda in getting back on her feet. 
 
Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with both to hear their story. 
 
Image of Sight Scotland logo. 
 

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When things seem hopeless being able to reach out for support can make a world of difference. Amanda Whitfield was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease a few years ago, but when her condition started getting worse in 2020 she reached out to charity Sight Scotland for help. There she met Community Worker Debbie McGregor, who has supported Amanda in getting back on her feet. Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with both to hear their story. Image of Sight Scotland logo.

When things seem hopeless being able to reach out for support can make a world of difference. 
 
Amanda Whitfield was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease a few years ago, but when her condition started getting worse in 2020 she reached out to charity Sight Scotland for help. 
 
There she met Community Worker Debbie McGregor, who has supported Amanda in getting back on her feet. 
 
Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with both to hear their story. 
 
Image of Sight Scotland logo.

S1 Ep1501: Support At The Right Time

<div>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 radio@rnib.org.uk 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect">Connect</a> - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. 
 
<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</div>

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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 radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. 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 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 radio@rnib.org.uk 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connect</a> - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. 
 
<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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