Scottish Vision Strategy Conference was organised by leading sight loss charities RNIB Scotland and Sight Scotland and took place in Edinburgh on the 8th of March 2023.



The theme of this year's event was ‘Building the Eyecare Support Pathway in Scotland’ and with over 140 delegates from across health, social care, government, the visual impairment sector, optometry as well as blind and partially sighted people in attendance, the goal was to discuss the main challenges and successes in eye health care across Scotland.

 

Our Amelia Hilton spoke with Stuart McMillan MSP, Chair of the CPG on Visual Impairment, about his drive to ensure voices of blind and partially sighted people are heard. 



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S1 Ep1618: Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2023 - Stuart McMillan MSP

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Conversations (https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations) - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.

Read On (https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair) - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.

Tech Talk (https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast) - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.

Sport (https://audioboom.com/channel/sport) - See sport differently.

The Happy Hour (https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411) - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.

Tracks of My Life (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life) - Take a journey through our guest's life.

Support (https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support) - Other podcasts from RNIB.

TV Guide (https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide) - Daily audio TV listings

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RNIB’s Products For Life Store has a wide range of products to help you look after your health and wellbeing. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been hearing about some of the latest additions to the RNIB Shop.



For more information about the products discussed, visit the RNIB Shop:

Talking Thermometer - Talking Ear And Forehead Thermometer | RNIB

Talking Scales - Terraillon Talking Bathroom Scale | RNIB

Eye Drop Applicator - Ezidrops Eye Drop Applicator | RNIB

Jumbo Pill Organiser - Large Four Times Daily 7 Day Pillbox With Braille | RNIB


S2 Ep471: New Healthcare Products From The RNIB Shop

The Braille Chess Association (BCA) host murder mystery parties at their residentials.



Julie Leonard gave Amelia some tips on hosting a frightfully fun and accessible party.



Learn more by visiting their website braillechess.org.uk



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S2 Ep470: Tips For Hosting Accessible Murder Mystery Parties with BCA

A new survey in Wales is aiming to improve the experience of blind and partially sighted people who live in privately rented or social housing. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.  



Learn more about the work of Tai Pawb here - Home - Tai Pawb






S2 Ep469: New Housing Survey In Wales From Tai Pawb

Each week we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.



This week Matt started by talking about the number of people running the London marathon on Sunday 21 April 2024 in aid of the RNIB, the achievements of Mark Rogerson who has completed the six World Marathon Majors in aid of RNIB plus a mention of how Yahya Pandor completed the Manchester marathon without a guide runner.  



Matt also talked about the recent Living Streets report on bus stops which revealed that the concerns of blind and partially sighted people are being ignored.



If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk



You can also call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline.

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S2 Ep468: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 20/04/2024

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews.



This week Vidar was reviewing the reimagining for the stage of Mark Ravenhill’s 2013 radio play’ Ben and Imo’ at the Swan Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon with description by Professional Audio Describers Emily Magdij and Carolyn Smith.



About Ben and Imo:



This is the true story of the passionate partnership between Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst. The 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is fast approaching. To mark the occasion, Benjamin Britten has just nine months to write a new opera about her predecessor Elizabeth I. Into the world of the disheartened composer enters the exuberant and passionate Imogen Holst, daughter of Gustav and an accomplished musician in her own right. Her candid and can-do attitude proves to be the perfect foil for the capricious and often maddening Britten, and what begins as an arrangement of practical support turns into a bond that not only sees Gloriana to its premiere but endures throughout the rest of their lives.



Originally written to mark the centenary of Britten’s birth and performed on BBC Radio 3 in 2013, Mark Ravenhill’s Ben and Imo is a powerful new play, reimagined for 2024 that explores the brilliant yet often turbulent working relationship of two of the 20th Century’s greatest musical minds.



For more about access at the Royal Shakespeare Company including details of audio described performances of their productions do visit the access pages of their website - https://www.rsc.org.uk/your-visit/access





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S1 Ep1618: Scottish Vision Strategy Conference 2023 - Stuart McMillan MSP

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