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Early Edition is RNIB Connect Radio's breakfast show reviewing the main stories in the daily newspapers for blind and partially sighted people across the UK.

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Blind sailors winning spirit.

03-10-2017

Team GB's blind fleet racing team have returned from the World Championships with medals and the trophy for overall winners. Allan Russell spoke to Lucy Hodges from Blind Sailing GBR to find out more.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.73MB - Duration: 6:15 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


What does an eye check consist of?

18-09-2017

We are encouraged to get our eyes checked on a regular basis to catch any early signs of potential sight loss. So what goes on during the procedure? Allan Russell spoke to Poonam Patel to find out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.82MB - Duration: 6:21 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


What is the Certificate of Visual Impairment?

18-09-2017

The Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) is given to people who are registered with serious sight loss and can open many doors to help and support. Allan Russell spoke to Fazilet Hadi from RNIB to find out about changes to the certificate...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.78MB - Duration: 6:19 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


National Eye Health Week 2017

18-09-2017

This year's National Eye Health Week got underway today. It's designed to encourage us to get our eyes tested. RNIB and SpecSavers are also highlighting their State Of The Nation Eye Health Report. Iain Wilson found out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.9MB - Duration: 8:38 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Fight For Sight applaud new gene therapy.

15-09-2017

Fight For Sight is a UK charity which funds research into many types of sight loss conditions. Allan Russell spoke to George McNamara, from FFS, to learn more about their work.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.91MB - Duration: 6:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


How accessible is the new plastic £10 note?

13-09-2017

The 14th September 2017 will see the introduction of a new plastic £10 note into UK circulation. Allan Russell spoke to Ian Morris who was at the launch to find out if a blind person could distinguish one...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.72MB - Duration: 6:14 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Mixed Martial Arts in London.

13-09-2017

If you are blind or partially sighted and live in, or near, London there is a club that could help change your life. Allan Russell spoke to Jonathan Buffong to learn more about mixed martial arts.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.54MB - Duration: 4:57 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


New certificate opens up a world of help.

06-09-2017

The Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) which is given to people with serious sight loss in England has been updated. Allan Russell spoke to Fazilet Hadi from RNIB to learn more about the administration changes and what help and support it can unlock.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.77MB - Duration: 6:18 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


New gene therapy breakthrough. Allan Russell spoke to Paulo Fallabella from Spark Therapeutic to learn more

05-09-2017

American genetic research company, Spark Therapeutic, are awaiting permission in the US and Europe to begin marketing their new treatment that could change the lives of many people with retinal disease.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.57MB - Duration: 10:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


RNIB Campaigns September update.

04-09-2017

RNIB's campaigns team tell us about an A-board success, results from accessible voting research and a call for your help. Allan Russell spoke to Jessica Hall to find out more...

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.72MB - Duration: 10:37 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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