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Sounds,06 Jan 2023,38 mins

The people who train their own guide dogs

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health

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With long delays for people needing guide dogs we speak with Isobel in Belfast who trained her own guide dog and also to Pawtected, an organisation which helps people train their own assistance dogs. Reece Parkinson, from Radio 1Xtra chats about his recent diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and how he manages his blood sugar while DJ-ing in Ibiza. And, love or hate new year's resolutions, presenters Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey hear from five disabled celebs with motivational ideas. Find out what Rosie Jones, Frank Gardner and others are resolving to do in 2023. Producers: Keiligh Baker, Amy Elizabeth and Emma Tracey Recording/mixing: Dave O'Neill Series Editor: Beth Rose Senior News Editor: Damon Rose

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