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.
26-01-2017
The sight loss charity's magazine for eye care professionals is celebrating turning 100. Allan Russell found out how the publication has changed over the years and what celebrations have been planned for the milestone.
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26-01-2017
The charity Fight For Sight is funding research into the condition Lebers Congenital Amaurosis. A Kilimanjaro climb is further boosting funds for the work. Allan Russell spoke to Dr Dolores Conroy to find out more...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.67MB - Duration: 6:11 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
25-01-2017
Toby Davey is blind and a keen sailor. He's represented his country around the globe but tells us it can be just for fun too. Allan Russell spoke to Toby to find out why it's a great activity for visually impaired people...
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25-01-2017
There are many benefits for those who register their sight loss, as well as a whole raft of support from many charities and organisations. Allan Russell spoke to Poonam Patel, from RNIB, to find out why many people haven't done so already...
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25-01-2017
The government has scrapped it's planned changes to Attendance Allowance that would have seen Visually impaired people lose money. Allan Russell spoke to Geoff Fimister, from RNIB, to find out what caused the u-turn...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.96MB - Duration: 8:41 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
23-01-2017
The charity Guide Dogs wants all taxi and mini cab drivers to have, mandatory, disability equality training before they are licensed. Allan Russell spoke to Hannah Trusller, from the charity, to find out how this will cut the number of guide dog refusals
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4MB - Duration: 4:22 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
20-01-2017
Simple eye checks can change lives, completely, in the developing world. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Dr Andrew Blaikie to find out more
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.72MB - Duration: 8:26 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
19-01-2017
The 19th of January 2017 saw Barrack Obama in the White House for the final time as President. Rnib Connect radio's Allan Russell looks back.
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18-01-2017
The Norfolk and Norwich Association of the Blind is holding an exhibition of hi, and low, tech assistive equipment and services for visually impaired people, at it's HQ in March. Allan Russell spoke to Edward Bates to find out more...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.66MB - Duration: 8:22 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
18-01-2017
Blind Veterans UK provides a wide range of help and support to current and former service personnel. Allan Russell spoke to Jenny Barley, from BVUK, and Charles Brooks, a WWII vet who has had support, to find out who qualifies for help...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 7.53MB - Duration: 8:13 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)