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250,000 people in the UK live with dementia and sight loss. In this first of two podcasts, June from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team chats with Dr Barbara Sharp, Policy and Practice Consultant with Alzheimer Scotland to discuss the impact of living with dementia and sight loss, and how some types of dementia can have sight-related issues. Click here to listen to their second...

In this episode of the RNIB Scotland Connect community podcast members of the Connect Choir talk about the song they produced while under lockdown. In the song, a reworking of The Proclaimers' hit "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" titled "After Lockdown (Altogether Again)", the choir and volunteer singer/songwriter Stephen sing about the difficulties blind and visually impaired people have with social di...

Join the RNIB Scotland Connect community on the Scotcast, a monthly podcast made entirely of community member contributions! In the first episode of the Scotcast, RNIB Scotland Connect community members share their thoughts on living under the Covid-19 pandemic "stay at home" rules, and what they're looking forward to doing once the rules are relaxed.

There are many apps available to help assist with planning journeys, buying public transport tickets and checking live bus or train times.  In this podcast Hannah shares some examples of apps she has used, and apps which other people use, to help with their travel plans and getting about.  Click here for a transcript of this podcast. Supplementary Resources RNIB Technology Guides:  What are travel...

Do you want to know about some apps already built into your smart phone or other device which can be used to help with our life admin tasks?  Hannah and Linzi discuss some built in and downloadable apps which can help with every day living, such as calendar reminders, address books, notes and many more.  Click here for a transcript of this podcast. Supplementary Resources  RNIB Technology Guides o...

Many apps are available for entertainment uses for all ages, from word game apps, jigsaw apps, apps to listen to music, audiobooks and many more.  In this podcast Hannah shares some examples of apps that can provide entertainment.     Click here for a transcript of this podcast.   Supplementary Resources   RNIB Technology guides and information including links to entertainment, tv and books guides...

Apps are used every day to keep in contact and communicate with friends, family and work colleagues.  To find out more about some examples of apps which can help with keeping in touch, listen to Hannah sharing some of her favourites.    Click here for a transcript of this podcast.   Supplementary Resources RNIB Technology Guides:  Staying in touch  This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and So...

 In this podcast Hannah describes some examples of apps which can help people live as independently as possible.  She also demonstrates how to use some of these apps.    Click here for a transcript of this podcast. Supplementary Resources   RNIB Technology Guides for everyday living   This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team  in partnership with the RNIB T...

Do you know what an app is and what apps can be used for?  There are many apps available for a variety of uses including listening to music, helping to find train times, communicating with friends and family, apps to help magnify print and many more.  In this podcast Linzi and Hannah discuss what an app is and some of the key features of apps. Click here for a transcript of this podcast. Supplemen...

 In this podcast Hannah Rowlatt, RNIB's Technology for Life Co-ordinator , explodes the myth that sight loss is a barrier to using technology.  Hannah chats about the different ways that technology can be used to support independence in the home for people living with sight loss, smart devices and how to use them, and how to access support to learn how to use technology. Click here for a transcrip...

This podcast is designed to be used as part of the Moving On: Equipping young people with vision impairment for post‑16 transitions. A workshop pack for professionals and organisations supporting young people with vision impairment. Workshop 9, Activity 2. Habilitation – what is it, what does it do, how can it help? Image: RNIB logo

1 in 5 people over the age of 75 live with sight loss, and this number increases as people get older.  Iain and June from the Health and Social Care Skills Development team at RNIB give you some ideas to make the home environment more supportive for an older person living with sight loss. Click here for a transcript of this podcast. Supplementary Resources You can make one of our podcasts part of...

People with complex needs are 10 times more likely than the general population to be living with sight loss, which can be undetected, so regular eye health checks are vital.    In this podcast Iain from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team shares his advice for supporting an adult with complex needs at an eye exam. Click here for a transcript of this podcast.    Supplementary Reso...

As we get older, our eyesight can change.  1.2 million people over the age of 75 live with sight loss.  In many cases deterioration in vision develops gradually.  Early intervention is very important to maintain good eye health.  In this podcast Iain and Winnie from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team discuss the importance of regular eye health checks, and why eye health care is...

One in five people over 75, and one in two over 90, are living with sight loss so it is really important for everyone to go for regular health checks so that any warning signs can be caught early.  In this podcast Iain and June from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team discuss the questions you should ask at the eye exam in order to get the most out of the appointment. Click here...

In this podcast we explore what an individual suffering with sight loss can do to bring about a positive effect on the mental and emotional well-being. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]

We look at what Anxiety is and also how it effects and impacts people, we also look at ways to cope and live with Anxiety. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]

We follow up from the first simulated counselling session in this podcast. We look at the impact the counselling session had on Dr Mhairi Thurston. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]

In this podcast we demonstrate what a counselling session entails, as some of the group were unsure what is was and if it was something they needed. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]

Because the group is international, we wanted to make sure that we all understood what counselling means, as the word has different means around the world. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]

I speak to the founder of the 6500 strong Blind Pen Pals Group, a group of international blind and partially sighted people from across the world.   [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]

In this podcast we look at what loneliness and isolation are, the symptoms and ways to cope. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]

In this Podcast we explore the 5 stages of sight loss,  1.  Diagnosis 2.  Life as normal (Hiding sight loss) 3.  Point of impact (Sight loss impacts, so life as normal is no longer possible.) 4.  Engaging with rehabilitation (Coming out as a blind person.) 5.  Acceptance (New normal) [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]

In this podcast we look at the effect that sight loss/ blindness can have on an individual’s emotional and mental well-being.

Introductory podcast, explaining the purpose of the podcasts for the RNIB/Facebook and The Light Across the World project. [Image shows RNIB (see differently) logo]