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RNIB Urges Broadcasters To Provide More On Demand Audio Description

04-02-2016

The UKs leading sight loss charity is encouraging UK broadcasters to provide more access to audio desscribed programmes on their video on demand players. Sonali Rai from RNIB speaks to Steven Scott.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 3.9MB - Duration: 4:15 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


NHS Accessible Information Campaign Steps Up

03-02-2016

Accessing information from your GP in an accessible format is now your right, and RNIB want you to get involved. Hugh Huddy from RNIB Campaigns speaks to Steven Scott

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 2.85MB - Duration: 3:07 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Dressage Champion Vicky Howarth Speaks To Insight

02-02-2016

Vicky Howarth is a recognised Dressage National Champion and is also the Disability Ambassador for the UK Cheerleading Association. Impressive when you know that Vicky has Stargardt’s disease, and is registered blind. Vicky spoke to Insights Alice Glossop

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 13.56MB - Duration: 14:48 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


Update On Campaign Against Proposed PIP Changes

02-02-2016

The Government plans to change the Personal Independence Payment. RNIB has joined with other charities to call on the Government not to makes the proposals a reality. Geoff Fimister from RNIB Campaigns explains more to Steven Scott.

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RNIB Cymru Launch Political Manifesto Ahead Of Elections

01-02-2016

RNIB Cymru has launched its 2016 Manifesto and invited candidates from the six major parties in Wales to attend. Lynne Morgan was there for Insight Radio.

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New Project To Help Partially Sighted Children And Families Launches In Scotland

01-02-2016

A new RNIB Scotland project funded by the Big Lottery Fund is aiming to help blind and partially sighted children and their families.

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Lords Defeat Government Over Cuts To Employment And Support Allowance

28-01-2016

The government has been defeated in the Lords over plans to cut the benefits of people with illness and disabilities. Steven Scott spoke to Lord Colin Lowe, Vice President of RNIB.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 4.2MB - Duration: 4:35 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


1 In 5 People Have Witnessed A Disabled Hate Crime

27-01-2016

According to a new report for Holocaust Memorial Day, research has found a quarter of people in the UK have witnessed hate crime in the last year. Steven Scott spoke to Mark Harrison from the Holocaust Memorial Trust to find out more.

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Age UK And RNIB Launch Report Into Standards Of Social Care

22-01-2016

Thousands of blind and partially sighted older people are not receiving any social care support according to a joint report from Age UK and RNIB which says the lack of social care is also in some cases badly affecting their wider health and wellbeing.

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New Bionic Eye Helps Welsh Woman To 'See'

19-01-2016

Rhian Lewis from Wales was almost totally blind from the effects of retinitis pigmentosa but has been hitting the headlines after taking part in a groundbreaking new operation. She spoke to Lynne Morgan.

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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 9.19MB - Duration: 10:02 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)


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