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Gene therapy on the NHS, The RNIB Reading Service, Blind architecture

A new gene therapy which can restore some sight becomes available on the NHS.

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Accessible transport, macular disease and would you want your sight restored?

Blind playwright Mandy Redvers Rowe on her new ´óÏó´«Ã½ drama 'Second Sight'

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Blind stand-up comedy, accessible apps and a study about touch

Blind comedian David Eagle, a study about touch and accessible apps.

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Schizophrenia and blindness, Hester Poole, and Nicholas Saunderson

Why does congenital blindness appear to be a barrier to schizophrenia?

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Coronavirus and Pavement Parking

What is the impact of coronavirus measures on blind and VI people?

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Job Prospects

A special programme looks at careers for young blind and visually impaired people.

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Coronavirus and Blind Isolation

As the reality of the coronavirus lockdown hits - how are blind and VI people coping?

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Shopping during lockdown and Braille library closure

Should blind and VI people be included in the government's list of vulnerable people?

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Pressure on sight loss charities; Using video conferencing when you're visually impaired

Blind charities struggling during the coronavirus crisis. Video calling with sight loss.

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21/04/2020

Eye Appointments during Lockdown

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Urgent Eye Care in Wales and John Slade

How does provision of eye care differ across the UK during the lockdown?

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Lockdown Shopping Update and Keeping Fit

New announcements for people needing help with groceries during lockdown.

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Uber, Eye Treatment and Lockdown Fitness

Why Uber is being taken to court by a blind user.

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Social distancing

What are the effects of social distancing?

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Home Schooling and Sirine Jahangir

What home schooling challenges face the blind parents of sighted children during lockdown?

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Guide Dogs and Guide Runners

Guide Dogs director Peter Osborne talks waiting lists and lockdown restrictions

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Music Lessons, Votes, Concessions

A new development in secret ballots for blind people.

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Supermarket shopping and education in lockdown

A new scheme to help blind and visually impaired people access priority supermarket slots.

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The Impact of Lockdown

Three perspectives on how lockdown has affected blind and visually impaired people

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RNIB failings and Lord Blunkett

The RNIB respond to the damming report produced by the Charity Commission.

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E-scooters, audio description and gaming

Rental e-scooters, audio description and accessible gaming.

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David Rathband and Moorfields Video Consultations

Ten years on from the Rathband shooting and Moorfields Video Consultations.

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Dog passports and online dating

What does leaving the EU mean for taking guide dogs abroad?

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Paraclimbing and Cooking

This week: Paraclimbing and cooking

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Virtual pubs, robot guide dogs and face masks

Face masks, robotic guide dogs and the the virtual pub.

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Blind charities battle back after lockdown; Her Abilities Award

Peter White looks at the efforts some blind charities are making to adapt after lockdown.

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Heading Back To Work; "Blindness" At London's Donmar Warehouse

Peter White discusses the safest ways to return to work post-lockdown.

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Drug Supplies After The Brexit Transition Period Ends; A Photographic Record Of Blind People During Italy's Lockdown

What are the plans to keep drug supplies flowing after the Brexit transition period ends?

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Back To School, Safer Travel On Public Transport

What is been done to keep blind pupils safe and fully involved as they go back to school?

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Paralympic Legend Tim Reddish On The Delayed 2020 Games; Who Were Japan's Goze Performers?

Paralympic legend Tim Reddish looks ahead to the rescheduled games one year from now.

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