Podcasts by the Health and Social Care Skills Development team

Our short podcasts explore the challenges presented by sight loss for older people and people with complex needs, both at home and in care settings, and offer advice and support.

Our podcasts are essential listening for anyone who supports older people living with sight loss, including professionals working with people with complex needs.

These short podcasts explore the challenges presented by sight loss in older people and people with complex needs, both at home and in care settings, and offer carers advice and support.

Popular podcasts

Promoting eye health in older people

June and Iain discuss the importance of regular eye health checks, and why it's important that everyone cares for their eye health.

Talking to a person with sight loss

Iain and June explore some common myths around how to talk to an adult with sight loss and explain some of the dos and don'ts.

Supporting a person with sight loss in the home

Iain and June give you some ideas on how to make a home more supportive for an older person living with sight loss.

Training courses for carers

Below are some soundbites from podcasts used in training sessions. You can download our training brochure here to find out more about the courses we offer and how to sign up.

“The information on the training was pitched brilliantly, the content was so informative and I feel I've learned a lot.”