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Radio 4,03 Feb 2015,20 mins

Alternatives to Card and Pin; Sight Loss and Motherhood

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The Payments Council has published a guide for people who occasionally need to ask a third party to make payments on their behalf. Peter White speaks to their Head of Policy and Research Helen Doyle, about the alternatives to handing over your card and pin. Jane Miller lost her sight suddenly after a short illness, when her two daughters were aged four and seven weeks old. Jane speaks candidly to Peter about her struggle to stay independent and why she decided to reduced the amount of outside help as a way of proving she could look after her children on her own. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Lee Kumutat.

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