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RNIB ConnectNew Horizons for Blind and Partially Sighted Leaders Working Within the Sight Loss SectorWe all know that there is a lack of blind and partially sighted people in Chief Executive and senior leadership roles within the sight loss sector. Well, now the New Horizons Programme lead by RNIB, Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust in collaboration with Hult Ashridge Executive Education, a provider of leadership and organisational development solutions will help to empower blind and partially sighted leaders with the skills and confidence to accelerate their careers and create a more diverse and inclusive leadership landscape.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with two visually impaired leaders working in th...2025-07-0214 min
In TouchPocklington LodgePocklington Lodge is the last of the Thomas Pocklington Trust's housing complexes. The charity plans to sell the property, as a result of changes in their strategy and expertise over the years. In Touch visits Pocklington Lodge to hear from some of the residents, who fear what the sale of their complex could mean for the future of their homes. In Touch also visits Pocklington's headquarters to chat through reasons behind the decision with CEO, Charles Colquhoun.Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Beth Hemmings
Production Coordinator: Jack Thomason
Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre...2025-06-1718 min
RNIB ConversationsDo You See What I See Art Exhibitions at rail stations in Collaboration with Thomas Pocklington TrustImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. 2025-03-2407 minIn TouchSEND Crisis; Period DetectionIn Touch assesses the findings of a report that looks at the ways special educational needs care is being delivered to the children who need it. The report gives little to no mention of the challenges of specific groups of pupils and so, with the help of Rachael Hewett of the Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research at Birmingham University and the Thomas Pocklington Trust's Tara Chattaway, we review the implications of a system in crisis for visually impaired pupils.When it is your time of the month and you're visually impaired, it can be tricky...2025-01-2118 min
D.I.I.verse Podcast: Will it make the boat go faster?Navigating Workplace Inclusivity: Empowering Stories from Louise Connop and the Thomas Pocklington TrustThis episode features a powerful conversation with Louise Connop from the Thomas Pocklington Trust, who discusses her journey with sight loss and the urgent need for greater inclusivity in the workplace. Louise shares insights into the challenges faced by blind and partially sighted individuals, the role of assistive technology, and the impact of societal misconceptions on employment opportunities.• Discussion on the importance of inclusion in the workplace • Louise's personal journey with sight loss and advocacy • Exploration of daily barriers faced by the blind and partially sighted • Employment challenges and statistics concerning disability • Recommendations for organisati...2025-01-1557 minIn TouchA Theatre SpecialIt's now two years since the publication of "The Unseen" - a report exploring domestic abuse experienced by blind and visually impaired people. Now Extant, a group of visually impaired performing artists, has adapted the report into an audio drama, and a short tour of the production starts on the 16th of October in Wolverhampton. Extant members, Ben Wilson and Georgie Wyatt join us to explain more about their work. Leeds Playhouse Theatre is one of a number of organisations to have collaborated with the Thomas Pocklington Trust and RNIB to provide internships for visually impaired people...2024-10-0813 min
Sound Without Sight podcastIn Tune with Success: educational and professional pathways for VI musiciansIn this episode, we host a panel discussion, exploring the educational and professional pathways open to musicians, and tips for navigating these with a visual impairment. We welcome three very special guests onto the panel: Bobby Goulder, who has built a career as a musician since graduating in 2015; Sarah Bayley, who is a recent Music graduate, and Sound Without Sight intern, and a LOOK UK mentor. and Fiona Waterspring, Student Support Services Advisor at Thomas Pocklington Trust.This interview was recorded live, as part of the Sound Without Sight Monthly Meet-up Sess...2024-08-081h 17
RNIB ConversationsTPT Internship Opportunities July 2024Thomas Pocklington Trust have once again released more internship opportunities as part of their Get Set Progress Program, and Hubert has been speaking to Josh, head of internships about what opportunities are available.2024-07-2607 min
Blind Guys Chat#102: Have you seen enough of my arse?!Hello our favourite funny people, and welcome to episode 102 of BGC.
Since Jan is off on another holiday (we’re not at all jealous!) we devote the entire episode to our wonderful guest, Sydney May. Sydney lives in Brighton and works for the Thomas Pocklington Trust. But that's not all! Sydney is also a comedian and plays bass in her band - Torrid (A love affair). Check them out on Spotify (link here). Sydney is also an accessibility tester, and an inspirational speaker, and will be giving presentations around the UK during all the Sight Village events th...2024-07-2544 minRNIB ConversationsNew Internships Webinar from Thomas Pocklington TrustIf you wish to get back into employment, or take the first step onto the employment ladder, Thomas Pocklington Trust are hosting a webinar which might help you. Hubert has been finding out more.
2024-06-1903 minRNIB ConversationsFirst Sight Loss Council Launches in ScotlandThe first Sight Loss Council is being launched in Scotland, with the help of Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, and Visibility Scotland, it’s being funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, following the successful SLC model that’s been in place for a few years now in England. Hubert has been speaking to the engagement manager from the first Scotland SLC, together with TPT’s director of services.2024-05-0104 minIn TouchImprovements to the Disabled Students' AllowanceThe Disabled Students' Allowance enables students to get help with specialist equipment and in-person support, but over the years we've heard about persistent complications and delays. The system is operated by the Student Loans Company and they have now introduced some new processes that aim to reduce the problems that students are facing. David Thompson manages the DSA on behalf of the Student Loans Company and he gives details of the new system and why the changes were necessary. We also hear from visually impaired students who have had issues in accessing the essential services they are entitled to...2024-04-2313 minRNIB ConversationsAira Trials Sutton Dave SmithHubert has recently visited Sutton train station to see how the latest Aira trials have been going on for blind and partially sighted rail passengers. There he spoke to the engagement manager for South east from Thomas Pocklington Trust who have been working with Govia Thameslink Railway.
If you wish to provide feedback about your own use of the Aira app at one of the supported train stations, you can access it using the link below:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=--0vyv2PX0C4FDIh2eW0iNkKecA9OKdEupEucGhTM35UQTBYRE1ZU0hDV1ZSUEJFTTZTSkpVTDVLTy4u
2024-03-2606 minRNIB ConversationsMeet The Sight Loss Councils Event From Thomas Pocklington TrustThe first Meet The Sight Loss Councils event is taking place in Westminster later this month, where local MPs can find out about the work different Sight Loss Councils do. Is your MP invited? If not, Hubert has been finding out how you can help by inviting your MP to the event.2024-03-0705 minIn TouchPavement ParkingThe Transport (Scotland) Act has been in place since 2019, which includes a nation-wide ban of parking cars on pavements. But only in December 2023 were local councils across Scotland given the powers to enforce fines of up to £100 to people doing so. Some local councils are saying that they need more funding and resources to be able to conduct assessments of their streets and to implement enforcement. We put this to Scotland's Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop and we hear from visually impaired resident of Glasgow about how pavement parking impacts her everyday journeys.Meanwhile, The Thomas Pocklington Trust a...2024-01-0918 minRNIB ConversationsSight Loss Council Conference 2023: Interview with Emma HughesHubert has been attending the 2023 Sight Loss Council Conference in Birmingham organised by Thomas Pocklington Trust, and supported by NaviLens. There he had a chat with TPT's director of services Emma Hughes about the Sight Loss Councils. 2023-10-1104 min
Can I Butt In?002: Visual Impairment and Bowel ScreeningBowel Research UK’s Patient and Public Involvement Manager Sam Alexandra Rose is joined by Eamonn Dunne, the Partnerships and Projects Development Manager for Thomas Pocklington Trust, a national charity supporting blind and partially sighted people. In this episode, they discuss the difficulties that people with visual impairments have when taking a FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test), which can be essential for the early detection and diagnosis of bowel disease. Eamonn introduces a prototype, named FIT-aid, which could help people with visual impairments take a FIT with ease.
Thomas Pocklington Trust Website: https://www.pocklington-trust.org.uk/
...2023-10-1136 minCan I Butt In?002: Visual Impairment and Bowel ScreeningBowel Research UK’s Patient and Public Involvement Manager Sam Alexandra Rose is joined by Eamonn Dunne, the Partnerships and Projects Development Manager for Thomas Pocklington Trust, a national charity supporting blind and partially sighted people. In this episode, they discuss the difficulties that people with visual impairments have when taking a FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test), which can be essential for the early detection and diagnosis of bowel disease. Eamonn introduces a prototype, named FIT-aid, which could help people with visual impairments take a FIT with ease.
Thomas Pocklington Trust Website: https://www.pocklington-trust.org.uk/
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CountrystrideCountrystride #108: To the Lakes! The early days of tourism
...in which we journey back 200 years to the early days of Lake District tourism in the company of Jeff Cowton MBE, principal curator at Wordsworth Grasmere. Tracing the footsteps of the first well-to-do visitors, we ascend the pastures of Latrigg, midway between the perennial honeypot of Keswick and long-climbed slopes of Skiddaw. As we walk, we consider tourism's roots in the continental Grand Tour, and the events that shifted 'strangers'' eyes to the-once 'frightful' backwaters of Cumbria. Influenced by concepts like 'the sublime' and 'the picturesque', we note key figures in the development of both tourism and the aesthetic appreciation...2023-09-0259 min
Midland Mencap PodcastUnderstanding Visual Impairment: Insights from Louise and Meena of Thomas Pocklington Trust - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 8Are you ready for an insightful and engaging episode of the Citizen Chat podcast? Join host Ashleigh as she sits down with Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Senior Engagement Manager Louise and Sight Loss Council volunteer Meena to discuss the vital role of Sight Loss Councils and the everyday experiences of living with a visual impairment. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation that will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation for those with visual impairments.
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The Blind SpotSmart Meters: all you need to knowIn this episode of the Blind Spot podcast, TPT's Technology Manager, Darren Paskell and his guests, Philippa Brown from Smart Energy GB and Dave Clark from RNIB, talk everything about smart accessible energy.
Smart meters have been introduced to many households, and they are a great tool to help you manage your energy usage and cost. What are its benefits -escpecially for blind and partially sighted people and what do they need to know before ordering one? Have a listen to learn more!
You can download the transcript of the podcast here: http://bit.ly/3Ycg5oL
2022-12-0916 minThe Blind SpotChristmas presents ideas for VI childrenIn this episode of The Blind Spot, Darren Paskell, TPT's Technology Manager, invited Laura Hughes, Director of MoorVision, and mother of a visually impaired child, to discuss ideas for Christmas presents for visually impaired young and older children.
Christmas is just around the corner, so you might want some inspiration, so go have a listen now!
Download the transcript here: http://bit.ly/3VasmrU
2022-11-2522 min
The Blind SpotMaking buses accessibleStagecoach West has introduced audio-visual announcements across its Cheltenham Town Centre routes and worked with the Gloucestershire Sight Loss Council to ensure the new feature fully supports blind and partially sighted passengers so that they will never miss their stop.
In this episode, we hear from Julie Stephens, member of the Gloucester Sight Loss Council and Natasha Hall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Stagecoach West.
We are discussing the work Sight Loss Councils are doing to ensure blind and partially sighted passengers can use buses with confidence and how Stagecoach West is supporting their work in the...2022-09-1415 min
Black Country Talking NewsBlack Country Talking News - 17th August 2022In this week’s edition we have:
An update from Beacon,
Local news from the Black Country,
The Weekly Trivia Quiz,
Football News from West Bromwich Albion and Wolves,
Flashback Roger's ‘Did You Know?’ Section,
The Weather,
Information about NHS Accessible Information Rights,
A Letter Written by the Thomas Pocklington Trust to the Conservative Party Leader Candidates,
Some facts about The Midlands,
And a 70 Year History of Poet Laureates under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Blind SpotCelebrating Volunteers' Week 2022In this episode, we're celebrating Volunteers' Week. Hear from Sight Loss Council members, Paul Hopkins, and Meena Rattu, talk about what volunteering means to them and about their involvement in the West Midlands VI forum.2022-06-0705 min
The Blind SpotImproving tactile wayfinding in StevenageBlind and partially sighted people should have access to facilities and activities in their local communities, just like anyone else. Our inclusive community's priority area is focused on improving access to hospitality, settings, arts and entertainment venues and improving the accessibility of train stations and the experience of blind and partially sighted.
This episode will give you a snapshot view of the activities Sight Loss Council members participate in to drive change in their local communities. We speak to Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council member, Hubert about Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council's recent evaluation and recommendations for a prototype tactile...2022-05-2506 minThe Blind SpotMaking elections accessibleWith the upcoming elections in May, we caught up with Peter Stanyon, CEO of the Association of Electoral Administrators, to ask him what polling stations are legally required to provide to help blind and partially sighted people vote.
Download the transcript here. 2022-04-2723 min
CBICBI @10am: What does the chancellor's statement mean for business?In this episode, recorded 24 March 2022, we digest and discuss what the chancellor's Spring statement means for business.
The CBI's Chief Economist, Rain Newton-Smith, is joined by Nicole Sykes, (Director of Policy and Communications, Pro Bono Economics), and Nigel Pocklington (Chief Executive, Good Energy).
Chaired by Ceri Thomas, Editor and Partner, Tortoise Media.
CBI @10am is a free webinar, hosted every Wednesday at 10am GMT.
To find out more and to listen and watch previous episodes, visit https://www.cbi.org.uk/cbi-10am/
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The Happy HourLet's Bake Some Scones, Millie Knight's Paralympic Dreams, Making Friends, & More!Time for a new Happy Hour, as always hosted by Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.
This week, we’re finding out about Millie Knight's Paralympic Dreams, a kids' bedtime story that aims to inspire visually impaired children to keep active and follow their sporting dreams.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell chats with Lucy Barrett from Energise Leisure Centre to find out how a free toolkit for the leisure industry from Thomas Pocklington Trust and UK Coaching, is helping make places like gyms and leisure centres more accessible for blind and part...2022-03-1443 minThe Blind SpotThe journey to students work experienceIn this episode of The Blind Spot, Young Voices members, Alex and Rainbow, talk about work experience. They share what they enjoyed most about their work experience placements, how it helped them realise what career pathway they wanted to follow and what advice they would give to other blind and partially sighted students who want to get work experience.
Download the transcript here. 2022-03-1118 minThe Blind SpotMaking sport and physical activity accessibleIn this episode of The Blind Spot Martin Simcox, National Sport Development Lead at Thomas Pocklington trust chats to netball player Cathy Low and physical activity enthusiast, Paul Ryb, on playing sport with a visual impairment. They share what sport means to them, particularly following sight loss and the advice they would give to sports and leisure providers to make their facilities more inclusive.
#MakeSportAccessible 2022-02-0117 min
RNIB - See Sport DifferentlyYork Leisure Centre Welcomes Customers With Visual ImpairmentsEnergise Leisure Centre in York are just one of the organisations that have taken advantage of a free accessibility toolkit from the charity Thomas Pocklington Trust.
The free toolkit provides training and support for leisure providers, and their staff, to create a welcoming and accessible environment for customers who are blind or partially sighted.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lucy Barratt, from Energise Leisure Centre in York, to find out why the free resource is so valuable.
If you'd like to find out more about the free toolkit, go to www.pocklington-trust.org.uk or www.ukcoaching.org
...2022-01-1804 minThe Blind SpotAccessibility and technology in further educationIn this episode of the Blind Spot podcast, TPT's Head of Education Tara Chattaway is joined by Alex Henderson, TPT's Student Support Coordinator, and Ben Watson and George Rhodes from All Able. They discuss the research findings from our new report about accessibility and technology for blind and partially sighted people in mainstream colleges.
Download a copy of the transcript here. 2021-12-0936 minIn TouchAccessibility at Further Education Colleges; Guide Dog Retirement AgeAll further education colleges are legally obliged to develop accessible websites, learning, teaching and assessment materials to students who need them. But new research suggests that eight out of ten colleges in the UK are not doing this. The research was conducted by disability consultancy company, All Able on behalf of Thomas Pocklington Trust. It tested the pathways blind and partially sighted students may use to find out about support a college may provide. On this, we speak to co-Director of All Able, George Rhodes, a college student shares her experiences with access to specialist technology and information during...2021-12-0718 minThe Blind SpotLearning braille in later lifeFor National Braille Week 2021, TPT's Technology Manager Darren Paskell speaks to braille teacher Norma Williams about what it's like to learn braille later in life.
What are the challenges and what are the benefits? and how can we help people embark on their journey to learning braille. 2021-10-1417 min
Remote but not RestrictedEpisode 34: #UniInSightWelcome back to another episode of Remote but not Restricted. This week Stuart is joined by Molly Hobs from Thomas Pocklington Trust.
Thomas Pocklington Trust has teamed up with Deafblind UK to launch #UniInSight. This campaign looks at what universities and students can do so that everyone can participate in any activities and opportunities they wish to.2021-10-0714 minThe Blind SpotUni In Sight: mobility and independence at universityIn this episode of The Blind Spot, TPT's Head of Education, Tara Chattaway talks to students Ali Obaidan and Esen Sosa about university life, mobility and independence as part of our Uni In Sight campaign.
Ali is an international student from Saudi Arabia. He is about to start a PHD at the University of Leeds. Esen Sosa is a second year History student at The Royal Holloway, University of London.
Download the transcript here. 2021-09-2817 min
In FocusSeries 2, Episode 2: Martin SigsworthIn the second episode of series 2 of the In Focus podcast, RI’s Fiona Waters speaks with Martin Sigsworth about career development for people with low vision.Martin Sigsworth is the Senior Employment manager at Thomas Pocklington Trust. He is passionate about enabling blind and partially sighted people to achieve their employment goals and feels with the right workplace adjustments any career is possible. A blind person himself, he has worked in a number of sectors from media to recruitment and uses all of these experiences to design and implement employability programmes which support blind and partially si...2021-08-3117 min
The Blind SpotIn conversation with Lora FachieLora Fachie MBE, is a Paralympic cyclist with four gold medals to her name and is set to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. She is also a Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council member.
Lora talks to Kevin Satizabal about her sporting journey and how she has been preparing for #Tokyo20202021-08-2317 min
Money BoxDisability and EmploymentHow can our workplaces become an inclusive and fair environment for employees with a disability? If you’ve an idea or experience about job hunting, career support or staff retention e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk now, whether you’re an employer or an employee, we’d love to hear from you.On the panel with presenter Charmaine Cozier are:• Liz Johnson, Co-Founder, The Ability People
• Martin Sigsworth, Employment Manager. Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT)
• Angela Matthews, Head of Policy and Research, Business Disability ForumPresenter: Charmaine Cozier
Producer: Diane Richardson
Editor: Alex Lewis2021-07-2828 minThe Blind SpotAccessibility and diversity in the workplaceIn this episode of the Blind Spot, TPT's Martin Sigsworth is talking to Helen, TPT's newest trustee about accessibility and diversity in the workplace. She also provides tips for blind and partially sighted people looking for work.
You can download the transcript here. 2021-07-2117 minIn TouchFurther Education Support; Braille versus Assistive TechnologyA longitudinal study by the Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research at the University of Birmingham and the Thomas Pocklington Trust, identified key challenges experienced by blind and visually impaired people when they moved on to Further Education. It also found that many did not gain quality employment despite earning qualifications in line with the general population. And is assistive technology making the learning and usage of braille more scarce? We want to hear your views on this - email intouch@bbc.co.uk
We get things started by talking to Anna Janickyj, a braille teacher...2021-06-2918 minThe Blind SpotIn Conversation with Councillor Steve DarlingIn this episode of the Blind Spot, Mike Bell, National Public Affairs Lead for TPT and Sight Loss Councils, talks to Steve Darling, Leader of Torbay Council. Steve is the only visually impaired council leader in the country.
Mike chats to Steve about his experiences of leading the council and why it is so important for disabled people to consider a career in politics.
You can download the transcript here. 2021-06-1621 minIn TouchLighting in the Home; E-scooters Pt 2Getting the right lighting in the home can be life-changing for people who are blind or visually impaired. Tonight we get a preview of a new guide due to be published by the sight loss charity Thomas Pocklington Trust which gives solutions to some common lighting problems. We invited one of our listeners, who emailed in about the subject, to put the questions to the author. And, after a big response from you on our item about e-scooters, we speak to one of the three operators of the trials starting in London this week. We'll find out...2021-06-0918 min
National Association of Disability PractitionersNADP Partners: Thomas Pocklington TrustNADP works closely with many partners to provide information and support for our members. This episode finds Lynn Wilson from NADP chatting with Tara Chataway from the Thomas Pocklington Trust to find out more about the organisation and their plans for the future.2021-05-3129 minThe Blind SpotWays into work: InternshipsIn this episode host Martin Sigsworth, Senior Employment Manager at TPT is joined by three of TPT's recent interns - Alex Henderson, Alex Wallis and Robert Cummings. They discussed TPT's internships scheme, and their experiences during and after their placement.
You can download the transcript here.2021-04-2930 minThe Blind SpotExams during Covid-19In this podcast TPT's Molly and Elin from LOOK UK talks to students Tiri and Charlotte as they share their experiences of studying through Covid-19 and give advice and tips on getting the most of exams and support.
They’re joined by Robyn, Nicky, Jenna – professionals who support and advise blind and partially students throughout their university journey. The panel talk you though how universities have adapted during Covid, how to get prepared for remote assessments and what support you should be asking for.
You can download the transcript of the podcast here. 2021-04-2237 minThe Blind SpotStreets For All - campaigning for safer and accessible streetsIn this episode of the Blind Spot, we’re talking about the #StreetsForAll campaign.
Led by Sight Loss Councils, the campaign is calling for safer and accessible streets for All. Kevin Satizabal is joined by Mike Bell, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager at TPT, Louise Connop, Engagement Manager for the West Midlands and Matt Cliff, Engagement Manager for the North West. The panel talk about the work the SLC’s have done to improve e-scooter safety and the accessibility of new street designs and share how you can get involved in the campaign.
Find out more about...2021-04-0918 minThe Blind SpotGood careers guidance for young people with vision impairmentAs part of National Careers Week, our podcast features Henrietta Still, Enterprise co-ordinator in East Sussex and Gareth Brydon, Children Young People & Families Manager at TPT who discuss careers education information and guidance (CEIAG) for young people with vision impairment.
Henrietta explains how the careers hub works in East Sussex to support young people with special education needs and her work to increase employment pathways for young people. She also explains the Gatsby benchmarking - the eight benchmarks that schools across the country can use as a framework for improving their careers provision.
Download a copy of t...2021-03-0126 minThe Blind SpotStudent Volunteer Week: What are the benefits of volunteering?This episode of the Blind Spot was recorded specially For Student Volunteering Week 2021.
Host Kevin Satizabal spoke to Krupali Parshotam, a newly qualified Science teacher and member of TPT's Student Support group, Ada Eravama, Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council member and Performing Arts graduate, and blind footballer Rainbow Mbuangi.
The panel share their own experiences of volunteering and how others could benefit from doing so.
You can download a transcript of this podcast here. 2021-02-0913 minThe Blind SpotCovid-19: the impact on employment for blind and partially sighted people2020 was a really tough year for the economy due to the impact of Covid-19 with unemployment rising to 5% in the UK.
In this episode of the Blind Spot, host Leanne Bennett is joined by TPT's Senior Employment Manager, Martin Sigsworth. Martin discusses TPT's employment service and provides invaluable advice for any blind or partially sighted person struggling to secure work.
You can download the transcript for this podcast here.2021-01-2815 minThe Blind SpotHas assistive technology replaced braille?In October, we had a panel talking about braille in the modern age. Today, on the latest episode of The Blind Spot we're talking about how assistive technology has meant that some people no longer use braille at all.
Host Penny Wilkinson is joined by Matthew Johnson, a lawyer, linguist, and musician.
Transcript of the podcast. 2020-12-0317 minThe Blind SpotInvestigating Charles Bonnet Syndrome in childrenCharles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) produces vivid, silent, visual hallucinations which range from disturbing to terrifying. For some people the hallucinations can be of swathes of colour, or patterns, words, grids, maps or musical notes. Other images seen are more complex. These can be of animals, insects, reptiles, rodents, children, people (both real-size or tiny – often dressed in costume), buildings, vehicles, flora and fauna, or whole scenes.
CBS is caused entirely by loss of sight and is not a mental health condition. It was previously thought children did not suffer from this condition but this has been found to be false. Yet...2020-11-1624 minThe Blind SpotPurple Tuesday - accessible shoppingIn this episode of The Blind Spot host Kevin Satizabal is joined by Laura and Naomi from Merseyside Sight Loss Council and Ada, Gary and Anthony from Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council to discuss Purple Tuesday – the UK’s awareness day for accessible shopping. 2020-11-0318 minRemote but not RestrictedEpisode 25: Molly Hobbs and Callum RussellThis week we're talking transitions, and are delighted to be catching up with Molly Hobbs, from the Thomas Pocklington Trust, and Callum Russell, who has recently started a new position as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Surrey Police.2020-10-2224 min
ICEB General Assemblies and Mid-TermsPostcard from LondonFeaturing red buses, Big Ben, the London Underground, the fashionable Bloomsbury District, RNIB and Thomas Pocklington Trust.2020-10-1902 minThe Blind SpotTeams and Zoom goes head-to-headIn the latest episode of The Blind Spot podcast, host Alex Henderson welcomes TPT's Technology Champion Darren Paskell and Sight Loss Council's Communications Officer Kevin Satizabal to discuss and debate video calling platforms Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
This discussion explores how each platform works, how accessible it is and provide some tips tips for blind and partially sighted people who want to harness these technologies. 2020-10-1526 minThe Blind SpotDoes braille have a place in the modern world?For National Braille Week and Blindness Awareness Month, this episode of The Blind Spot podcast asks the question, does braille still has a place in the modern world?
Hosted by Darren Paskell, TPT's Information Champion, he welcomed a panel of guests, including:
Dave Williams, Chair of The Braillists Foundation
Masuma Ali, Engagement Manager in the south-east for Thomas Pocklington Trust.
Megan Paul, Onkyo Braille essay competition winner in 2016, volunteer for Thomas Pocklington Trust and Gloucestershire Sight Loss Council.
Download a copy of the transcript here.
2020-10-0836 minIn TouchHow The Biggest Blind Charities Should Focus Their Efforts; Baluji Shrivastav At 70Guide Dogs, the RNIB and the Thomas Pocklington Trust have joined forces to launch a research project on the needs of blind and partially sighted people. Keith Valentine from the RNIB tells us why they're doing it and how you can take part.
The survey link is on our website. Or you can call 0161 507 7360. Or you can email: sightlossresearch@acumenfieldwork.com
Also on the programme, blind Indian music legend Baluji Shrivastav chats to Peter about plans for his 70th birthday. We'll hear just how tough 2020 has been for musicians like him.
PRESENTER: Peter White
PRODUCER: Mike Young2020-10-0618 minThe Blind SpotE-scooter safetyBlind and partially sighted people face a real threat to their safety through the increasing use of E-Scooters, so what can be done to help make them safer?
In this episode Kevin Satizabal talks to Greater Manchester Sight Loss Council members Gary and Ada about E-scooter safety.
Find out more about the Sight Loss Councils by visiting: http://www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk
2020-09-2908 minThe Blind SpotA career in the civil service – what’s involved and how to get into itBlind from birth, Katy joined the UK Civil Service in 2006 and has worked in a number of policy roles across health, fire, crime, policing and climate change, where she worked closely with the EU.
Martin Sigsworth, TPT’s Senior Employment Manager spoke with Katy, gaining insight into her life as a policy civil servant and discussing the different opportunities to apply to the civil service outside of graduate level entry.
Download the transcript from this podcast: https://www.pocklington-trust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Transcript-a-career-in-the-civil-service.docx
2020-09-211h 02The Blind SpotA-level results - what are the next steps?In this episode of the Blind Spot we discuss options for those who have just received their A-level results. Are you looking to go straight into employment or want to know about the pathway to university?
We are joined by TPT's Student Support Manager Tara Chattaway, TPT's Senior Employment Manager Martin Sigsworth and Lynn Wilson from the Association of Disability of Practitioners. Some students will have got the grades they wanted but others might be disappointed. This discussion will help you make the right choice, whatever you plan to do next.
Go to the TPT website for...2020-08-1414 minThe Blind SpotEpisode 1.5: #DistancingBlindWelcome to this bonus episode of the Blind Spot, brought to you by Thomas Pocklington trust. In this episode, your host Kevin Satizabal, talks about the Distancing Blind campaign run by the Sight Loss Councils.
The campaign is raising awareness of the social distancing challenges faced by visually impaired people and providing businesses with practical guidance. We also hear from Sight Loss Council members about their social distancing experiences.
Engagement Manager Eamonn Dunne, shares the work he is doing with local authorities to support blind and partially sighted people as we come out of lockdown
Find out more about the Di...2020-07-2804 minRemote but not RestrictedEpisode 11: Tara Chattaway returnsThis week we're thrilled to welcome back our good friend Tara Chattaway from the Thomas Pocklington Trust. Tara has news about an exciting webinar taking place on Wednesday July 15th that will answer all your questions about the DSA assessment process and how it might look during Covid-19.2020-07-0512 minThe Blind SpotEpisode 1: Meet the Bristol Sight Loss CouncilHosted by Kevin Satizabal, today's episode shines the spotlight on the amazing work of the Bristol Sight Loss Council, which is celebrating its first birthday this year.
We are joined by eight Bristol Sight Loss Council members, Anela, Stephen, Jerry, Jenny, Shelagh, Louise, Jeff and Phil. They are all blind and partially sighted, and passionate about improving the lives of visually impaired Bristolians.
We chat about their visual awareness training with GP surgeries, their work to improve access to sports, colleges, universities, transport and leisure venues, and discuss the difficult social distancing challenges faced by visually impaired people.
Find out more...2020-06-1744 minRemote but not RestrictedEpisode 2: The Thomas Pocklington Trust Student Support HubThis week we’re delighted to welcome back Tara Chattaway from the Thomas Pocklington Trust, who tells us about the charity’s newly launched Student Support Hub.2020-04-2316 minRemote but not RestrictedEpisode 1: Introduction to the Remote but not Restricted PodcastWelcome to the Remote but not Restricted podcast.
In this, our first episode, Stuart speaks with Sight and Sound Technology's Carolyne Smith, and the Thomas Pocklington Trust's Tara Chattaway.
We find out a little about Sight and Sound Technology and the Thomas Pocklington Trust and give you a preview of what's to come in the next few weeks.2020-04-1709 min
RNIB Tech TalkEcho Calls, Canute Braille e-reader, and Support from Vital TechWelcome to Tuesday, and welcome to Tech Talk! Steven, Robin and Andy join you from their own homes again this week.
On today's show, Robin guides us through making calls and checking your calendar via Lady A (with a little help from Randy Rusnack), we hear about a Vital Tech support service funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, which provides advice on accessible technology, we hear about the multi-line digital Braille e-reader Canute with David Woodbridge , and there's also time for some emails.
techtalk@rnib.org.uk is the email for all your questions, queries and compliments!2020-03-3157 minIn TouchProposed changes to charity's housing schemeVisually impaired tenants of a block of flats in west London, run by the Thomas Pocklington Trust, are concerned about the Trust's proposal to make changes to its housing scheme. They explain their worries and we hear from the Trust.Is it right to presume that mainstream schools are the best places for blind and visually impaired children to learn? Conservative Member of the Scottish Parliament Liz Smith has tabled a motion challenging that presumption. What does she want it to achieve?Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Lee Kumutat2019-02-0518 min
Business Disability ForumWho are we? The people behind the job title - Lucy Ruck and Steph CutlerBusiness Disability Forum's Technology Taskforce Manager Lucy Ruck sits down with our founder of Making lemonade and head of employment for Thomas Pocklington Trust Steph Cutler. This series covers the theme of "identity" - Lucy talk with Steph about the impact sight loss has had in her work and social life.2019-01-1536 min
VI TalkJo caught up with Alex Pepper, Network Manager for London Vision, part of Thomas Pocklington Trust.2018-07-0418 min
The Blind SideRica report on inaccessible gym equipment, Andrew Kranichfeld hopes to set up a dating service for disabled peopleBased in the UK, Rica is an organisation conducting research with a focus on the needs of disabled people and seniors. They've produced a report thanks to the sponsorship of the Thomas Pocklington Trust on the inaccessibility of gym equipment to blind people. If you've splashed out on that membership and turned up ready to sweat, only to be thwarted by gym equipment with touch screen interfaces that offer no accessible output, you'll know that this is a big problem. Jonathan Mosen speaks with Chris Lofthouse from Rica, and former Paralympian Mike Brace, who is a trustee of the...2018-03-1955 min