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In Touch: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Washing Machines

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14/04/2015

Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Washing Machines

BBC Radio 4 - In Touch, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Washing Machines

Peter White is joined by Cathy Yelf of the Macular Society and Nick Marr of Henshaws.

Cathy Yelf, CEO of the Macular Society, talks about current treatments for AMD, and the CEO of Henshaws, Nick Marr, tells Peter White about the charity's new strategy.

Cathy Yelf, new CEO of The Macular Society, talks to Peter White about the differences between the available treatments for AMD (Age-related macular degeneration) and Nick Marr, CEO of Henshaws, discusses the charity's new strategy, which will broaden its remit to offer services not only to blind and visually-impaired people, but also to those with other disabilities.

Peter also hears listener Charlotte Bennie's thoughts on accessible washing machines.


Producer: Cheryl Gabriel.

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