David Haynes of Action's Customer Council tells Peter how alarmed he was that the council was not consulted about the planned closure of the Action hotels.
Jason Hill explains the concessionary TV licence rate for blind people.
Tony Shearman talks to blind comedian Chris McCausland about his new solo show in London's Soho Theatre.
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Folge vom 27.09.2016Action hotels update, TV licence concession, Comedian Chris McCausland
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Folge vom 20.09.2016Peter White talks to Lesley-Anne Alexander, retiring CEO of RNIBPeter White talks to retiring CEO of RNIB, Lesley-Anne Alexander. Lesley-Anne reflects on her legacy as RNIB leader and the future of the charity sector for blind and partially-sighted people. Peter asks about her views on streamlining resources within the sector and her policies on employment for blind and partially-sighted people within the organisation. She also explains how the charity's funds are divided between campaigning and service-provision.
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Folge vom 06.09.2016Paralympic Games; photo exhibition previewPeter White is in Rio with a preview of the 15th Paralympic Games. He talks to Tim Reddish about his role as Chair of the British Paralympic Association. He also talks to members of the GB visually-impaired Judo Squad about their hopes for medals. Richard Lane presents a column on the perils of mobile phones and Tony Shearman meets photographer Sue MacPherson and talks to her about her latest exhibition in which she uses blind people as her subjects.
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Folge vom 30.08.2016New polymer £5, Special hotels closure threatAction's three specialist hotels are under threat of closure, as Action announces that they are no longer able to run them. Action's Director of Operations Teri Stephenson talks about some of the reasons behind this decision. Tom Walker, Susannah Hancock & Geoff Long take a look at the new polymer five pound note, under the supervision of the Bank of England's Chief Cashier Victoria ClelandProducer: Cheryl Gabriel.