11th October 2023
Question one: where is the edge of zone six if a VIP with a freedom pass needs to buy a train ticket? Passengers are now allowed to buy tickets on the train rather than just at the station or from a ticket office.
Disabled Freedom Pass holders are not restricted to off-peak services; these restrictions apply to Older Persons’ Freedom Passes.
National Rail and TfL have the following advice: https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/national-rail-fares-beyond-zone-9
Maps of zones and audio guides can be found here: https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/12387.aspx
An Elizabeth line audio station guide can be found here: https://londonblog.tfl.gov.uk/2023/04/12/elizabeth-line-station-audio-guides/
Question two: which search engine do people prefer? Bing has its challenges when used in conjunction with screen reading software.
VIPs recommend Google or Duck Duck Go with Safari. These can be installed via the App Store or similar.
IT training can also optimise success online.
Question three: have people installed the latest iPhone software update 17.3?
Visit Settings/General/Software update to find this latest version.
NB there have been several issues reported with the latest update so approach with care or wait until a new update is released!
Question four: where can VIPs get support with hospital visits and arising issues?
Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs) are a great point of contact with any hospital issues or concerns you may have about your treatment.
Contact your hospital to find out more.
Local site loss organisations may also be able to offer support.
Question five: where do VIPs go for help when they are newly diagnosed?
Contact your local council who have a sensory impairment team. They will be able to give you a holistic and personal assessment which may include advice on mobility training, low vision aids, local support networks etc. https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
RNIB helpline and Apple support phone numbers to be included with Bounce notes every month.
Recommendations:
Eye matter will be at Sight Village South East on 7 November 2023. It is being held at Kensington Town Hall. as this is a busy event, it is not suitable for every VIP. Suzie will be giving a presentation and more details can be found here https://www.qac.ac.uk/exhibitioninfo/how-to-get–to-sight-village-southeast/93.htm
To accurately measure cordial, invest in a bottle top optic. Various options available online and on the High Street. Also useful for spirits etc.
How to Find Recipes from Photos on iPhone (iOS 17)
The iPhone Photos app can identify people, different animal species, landmarks, and even recipes! Many people already like to photograph their meals before digging in. With iOS 17, a snap of your lunch will not only preserve the memory, but it can help you recreate it by suggesting a similar recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Tip:
Recreate your favorite restaurant meals at home from a picture you took last week or years ago using Apple’s Visual Lookup.
Discover new recipes that you know you’ll love by browsing through your digital photo albums.
Download or screenshot a photo of a friend’s meal or a restaurant menu, and your iPhone will help you recreate it at home.
How to Find Recipes from Photos Using Visual Lookup
System Requirements
This tip works on iPhones running iOS 17 or later. Find out how to update to iOS 17.
Your iPhone can look up similar recipes based on a photo you’ve taken of a meal. It doesn’t matter if you take a photo, screenshot one on social media, or download one from the internet; you can use your iPhone’s Visual Lookup to discover a similar recipe. For more iPhone tips, check out our free Tip of the Day newsletter. To discover similar recipes of photographed meals:
Locate a photo of a meal in your Photos app and tap it to open it.
Tap the i icon.
Tap Look Up Food.
You’ll see a list of recipes. Tap Show More to see more options.
Swipe up and scroll to see the different options based on cooking time, calories, and serving size.
Tap one to go to the recipe.
Pro Tip
If you search for food in the Photos app search bar, you can better navigate all the photos you’ve taken of food. It may show you cartoon images of foods or food-themed items, but it will still narrow down your search.