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With Easter just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to chat with our friends from Torch Trust, the Christian Sight Loss charity, to find out more about what they are able to offer to blind and partially sighted people of all ages who might be looking for an accessible Bible, Bible reading notes, Christian books and magazines plus much more too. 
Sarah Dawkins, Chief Executive of Torch Trust, firstly gives RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey an overview of their services for blind and partially sighted people including their Lambs Project - cuddly Lambs that play Bible stories for young visually impaired people, their extensive library of accessible Bibles, Christian books and resources available a range of formats for all ages. 
To find out more about Torch Trust, the Lambs Project, their accessible library and much more do visit - https://www.torchtrust.org
Don’t forget you can catch ‘Reflections’ Torch Trust’s radio show focusing on disability and faith in today’s world on RNIB Connect Radio every Sunday at 9am.
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Following on from the recent news reports about shortages of medications such as Co-codamol 30/500 For this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about what to do when there are shortages of medications.
Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what we should do if we have problems getting our medicines.  
Then to whether it is possible to buy cocodamol over the counter and can your GP change your prescription to something that is more widely available when there are shortages to medication such as cocodamol.
Elizabeth ended by outlining what happens in the Pharmacy when your medication is not available and why it is good to get to know our pharmacist and the Pharmacy staff as they can help in so many ways including when there are shortages of certain medications.
To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email [email protected] or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com
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In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats with Dominick about his journey, and his love of gaming. You can also hear an extended version of our chat with him by searching for RNIB Tech Talk in your favourite podcast app.

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.
Audio described shows and events included:
The Play That Goes Wrong - Sunday 22 March, 3pm, touch tour 1.45pm, The Duchesss Theatre, Aldwych, London

Evening All Afternoon - Saturday 28 March, 2.30pm,, Donmar Warehouse, London
Jersey Boys - Tuesday 7 April, 7.3pm, touch tour 6pm, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
Tuesday 21 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Curve Theatre, Leicester

Blood Brothers - Wednesday 15 April, 7.30pm, Bournemouth Pavilion
The Woman in Black - Wednesday 15 April, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - Saturday 25 April, 2.30pm Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
To find out more about these and other up-coming described arts events as well as details on how to sign up to the regular VocalEyes What’s On email newsletter do visit - https://vocaleyes.co.uk
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Phil Harrison is registered blind and at the end of April will run his first ever marathon as he takes on the 2026 London Marathon with his guide runner for Team RNIB. 
Phil spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about this exciting challenge alongside film-maker Reuben Armstrong, who has created an amazing documentary 'An Exercise in Perspective' about Phil's journey.
Watch the documentary and support Phil here: Reuben & Co
Image shows a fisheye camera angle points back at Phil as he runs. He is an older white man wearing dark sunglasses. His surrounding environment is a blur of motion. His bright orange vest reads ‘blind runner’ in bold capitals, the only part of the image coloured in with a scruffy marker pen. The whole image is treated with a punk-inspired, black and white photocopy texture.