DSN Forum To Go: Sight loss & Lyla's law campaign with special guest John Story

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On this episode we explore sight loss and practical adaptations we can do for people living with it, with sight loss rehabilitation worker John Story.

▶️Signposting to rehab help

▶️Early eye health

▶️Practical apps for support at home and around their environments

▶️Adaptions around the home

▶️ Mental health & social affects of sight loss

▶️ Importance of retinal screening

Links 🔗

👁️ RWPN register for finding a rehab support worker www.rwpn.org.uk

👁️ RNIB - www.rnib.org.uk

We also discuss “Lylas Law”- a campaign to fight for all children with any symptoms of T1D to have a glucose test at presentation to a HCP. This was after Johns beautiful daughter Lyla died after misdiagnosis of T1D.

🔗 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728677?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOkDqtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEezGSmxBKvMJDqQUB-9Z3idRF0XnIrT6ae_lKiyfy-9IaXannSzfhgttiU2ho_aem_9LEtCH9mQ1J_w_Sv7az5kw

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We appreciate that this may be upsetting to some listeners who are affected by child death. Please do reach out the JDRF helpline to access support on 020 7713 2030.