Health and Social Care Skills Development Podcast

Our short podcasts are essential listening for health and social care professionals working in a clinical, care or home setting. We explore the challenges presented by sight loss for older people and adults with complex or additional support needs, and offer advice, support, tips and signposting to help.

Promoting eye health in older people

Winnie and Iain discuss the importance of caring for eye health and regular eye health checks.

Promoting Eye Health in Older People

As we get older, our eyesight can change. 1.2 million people over the age of 75 live with sight loss. In many cases deterioration in vision develops gradually. Early intervention is very important to maintain good eye health.
In this podcast Iain and Winnie from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team discuss the importance of regular eye health checks, and why eye health care is for everyone. Click here for a transcript.

Supplementary Resources
If you work with older people we have more information here.
Find out more about arranging an eye examination at home.

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This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here. If you have any queries contact us on 0141 739 3683 or email us at [email protected] .

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If you would like more information about any sight-related queries, you can search our Sight Advice FAQs .
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Episode duration: 8 minutes 45 seconds

Questions to ask at the eye exam

Iain and June discuss what questions to ask at an eye exam in order to get the most out of the appointment.

Questions to Ask at an Eye Exam

One in five people over 75, and one in two over 90, are living with sight loss so it is really important for everyone to go for regular health checks so that any warning signs can be caught early. In this podcast Iain and June from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team discuss the questions you should ask at the eye exam in order to get the most out of the appointment.

Click here for a transcript of this podcast.

Supplementary Resources
You can make one of our podcasts part of your professional learning record by applying for a digital Open Badge.

This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here. If you have any queries contact us on 0141 739 3683 or email us at [email protected] .

Episode duration: 8 minutes 19 seconds

Supporting an adult with complex needs at an eye exam

Eye appointments can be very challenging for people with complex needs. June and Iain offer advice on how to prepare for these appointments, to make them easier for individuals.

Supporting an Adult with Complex Needs at an Eye Exam

People with complex needs are 10 times more likely than the general population to be living with sight loss, which can be undetected, so regular eye health checks are vital. In this podcast Iain from RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team shares his advice for supporting an adult with complex needs at an eye exam.

Click here for a transcript of this podcast.

Supplementary Resources
Supporting Someone with Learning Disabilities and Sight Loss

Episode duration: 8 minutes 24 seconds

Inclusive living environments and sight loss

David and Iain discuss how to apply quick and easy adjustments to help people with sight loss get the best out of their living environment.

Inclusive Living Environments and Sight Loss

This podcast discusses the benefits for blind and partially sighted people by making simple changes around the home that can improve independence and make everyday tasks easier to carry out, such as adding colour and tonal contrast to fixtures around the home. Effective lighting can also individuals get the most out of their living environment.

We provide a pathway to apply changes immediately and further information about local specialist support for extra help in creating an accessible home for the resident with sight loss.

Click here for a transcript of this podcast.

Supplementary Resources
Visibly Better Webpage

This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here. If you have any queries contact us on 0141 739 3683 or email us at [email protected] .

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Episode duration: 10 minutes 30 seconds

Training courses for carers

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Soundbites from training sessions

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June discusses when an eye appointment in the home might be appropriate, and how to prepare to avoid feeling flustered.

Excerpt from Questions to Ask At the Eye Exam Podcast

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This podcast was recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here. If you have any queries contact us on 0141 739 3683 or email us at [email protected] .

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Episode duration: 57 seconds

David talks about the benefits of good lighting for people living with sight loss.

Excerpt from Inclusive Living Environments Podcast

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Episode duration: 49 seconds

June describes how to support a person with dementia, including how to help someone to wear their glasses.

Excerpt from Enhancing Communication in People with Dementia and Sight Loss

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This excerpt was taken from the podcast of the same name, recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here. If you have any queries contact us on 0141 739 3683 or email us at [email protected] .

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Episode duration: 31 seconds

Iain discusses the link between behaviours and sight loss in people with complex needs.

Excerpt from Supporting a Person with Complex Needs at an Eye Exam

Click here for a transcript of this excerpt.

This excerpt is taken from the podcast of the same name, recorded by RNIB's Health and Social Care Skills Development team. For further information about training we offer visit our webpage here. If you have any queries contact us on 0141 739 3683 or email us at [email protected] .

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Episode duration: 19 seconds

Learn about apps

Apps can be invaluable to people living with sight loss, but there so many for different purposes that it can be hard to know where to start. Linzi and Hannah explore what apps are, how they can be used for different activities and how to use them.

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