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NB issue 47 out now!

NB issue 47 out now!

If you work with blind and partially sighted people in the field of eye health or rehabilitation, NB is essential reading.

Published monthly, NB is for all sight loss and eye health professionals. It covers the latest developments in eye health, social care and policy.

NB Magazine Issue 47

Free online article

Losing patients

  • What do you do when someone sends you essential information about your medical condition, and you can't read it? We look at how healthcare information - from test results to medication and appointment details - is failing people with sight loss

A guide-communicator scheme

  • Kent Association for the Blind celebrates the 10th anniversary of its one-to-one service for deafblind people

Releasing the music

  • New ways of listening and the accessibility challenge

Amblyopia - a patch in time

  • Why early screening of children's eyes is vital to prevent the long-term effects of 'lazy eye'

News

  • News from the party conferences
  • International White Cane Day highlights threats to mobility
  • Tests reveal PM's sight problems
  • Bollywood for all

Personal stories

  • A day in the life of … Pat Beech, Manager, RNIB National Library Service
  • A few of my favourite things … with Julie Smethurst, braille transcriber

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Free sample copy

To receive your free sample copy of NB, please email nbmagazine@rnib.org.uk or call 020 7391 2070. If you email, please include your name, job title, address and preferred reading format: clear print, email (with PDF or Word document), DAISY audio or braille.

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NB Magazine
RNIB
105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE

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Editorial

We are always on the look-out for writers, events, consultations and feedback on NB. If you are interested in writing a letter for inclusion in the magazine or contributing other copy, please contact the editor by post, phone or email.

Ann Lee
105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE
Tel: 020 7391 2070
Email: nbmagazine@rnib.org.uk

Advertising

NB is sent out to a wide range of eye health professionals throughout the sector, including optometrists, ophthalmologists, rehabilitation workers, local authorities and service providers.

To find out more, contact Parminder Sangha, our advertising manager for rates and deadlines.

Parminder Sangha
Tenalps Publishing
Telephone: 020 7878 2367
Email: parminder.sangha@tenalpspublishing.com

Last updated: 30 October 2009

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