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.
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.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.54MB - Duration: 4:57 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.77MB - Duration: 6:18 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.57MB - Duration: 10:27 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.72MB - Duration: 10:37 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
01-09-2017
Steve Whitmore is a Special Constable and has founded a new project, designed to bring accessible reading to those who find themselves in Police custody. Allan Russell spoke to Steve to find out more about the benefits that come from the project.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.26MB - Duration: 9:01 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
01-09-2017
A new All Party Parliamentary Group is now looking at concerns around the provision of eye care within NHS England. There are concerns that people are missing out on sight loss prevention checks and surgical procedures because of budget cuts and capacity
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 11.05MB - Duration: 12:04 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
31-08-2017
Into Film is the largest movie festival for children and young people in the world. This year's event in London, November 2017, will feature a wide range of movies with AD along with interviews and workshops. Allan Russell spoke to Sam Wilson.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 5.3MB - Duration: 5:47 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
30-08-2017
More common now in our town and city centres, can shared space projects pose a danger for pedestrians? Allan Russell spoke to Helen Honsfvet, from the charity Guide Dogs, to discuss their thoughts and why they are looking for government action.
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 8.06MB - Duration: 8:48 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
29-08-2017
Ellie Southwood has been selected as the new Chair of RNIB. Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to learn a little about her past, her thoughts on the charity's future and what she feels she can bring to the role...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.74MB - Duration: 21:33 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
29-08-2017
Ellie Southwood has been selected as the new Chair of RNIB. Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to learn a little about her past, her thoughts on the charity's future and what she feels she can bring to the role...
Filetype: MP3 - Size: 19.74MB - Duration: 21:33 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)