In Touch Episodes Available now
Wine and Architecture Courses
We've been educating ourselves on wines with blind teacher Richard Lane at London's WSET.
A Gap in the Market, Para-cyclist Libby Clegg
Listener Alex Scott contacted us about the lack of a service that is important to him.
Diabetic macular oedema treatment, The Commonwealth Games
We hear about a new treatment for diabetic macular oedema, soon to be available on the NHS
Covid and Sight Loss; Retinitis Pigmentosa Research
We examine the impact of Covid on eyesight with the Association of Optometrists.
The Cost of Living Crisis; Cornea Transplant Delays
How the cost of living crisis is hitting visually impaired people.
Equality Act Amendments; Smart Lipstick
New legislation gives disabled people new rights when using taxis or private hire vehicles
Rebuilding Ukraine; Tennis
Two British charities are helping rebuild Ukraine's visual impairment rehab services.
Festivals; Visually Impaired Musicians Changing the Industry
Nina Chesworth attended this year's Glastonbury Festival; she provides her access review.
Museums & Exhibitions
We talk to the British Museum about an access problem involving one of their exhibitions.
The New Elizabeth Line; Do You See What I See?
We examine the access features of London's new tube service, the Elizabeth Line.