Dietary Requirements

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Established in 1992, the South West Film & Television Archive collection spans from 1893 to the present day containing more than 250,000 items. Formed from a variety of depositors, including broadcast news and programmes material from the Westward and TSW archive. In 2018 the archive collection transferred to The Box in Plymouth.

Dietary Requirements (TSW News)

The Box
Exeter
1986-07-30
Sound

What you eat is not who you are!

Eight year old Kathryn Windeatt has PKU (Phenylketonuria), a rare inherited liver condition. People with PKU cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine, which helps to digest the proteins in food. This amino acid then builds up in their blood and brain, which can lead to brain damage.

The condition is found during routine newborn screenings, with around 1 in 10,000 babies born in the UK having PKU. Kathryn has to be very careful with her diet and eats very differently to her brothers. Kathryn's mum is thankful the food is on NHS Prescription as it could very quickly become very costly.

Reframing Perspectives on Disability

Victories and setbacks on the road to a more accessible and inclusive society.

As we explore the region's archival footage on disability, it's important to acknowledge that disabled people still face challenges today. By examining how the South West has adapted over time, we can reframe our perspectives and work towards a more inclusive future. From the establishment of disabled sport teams to discussing hidden and visible disabilities on regional TV, the region has made strides towards creating a more accessible and inclusive society. These archival videos can open our eyes to the experiences and perspectives of disabled people in the 1980s and 90s. There's still much work to be done, but by looking back at our history, we can learn from our successes and failures and strive towards a more equitable future.

33 videos in this collection

Disability Breakthrough

Callington
1986-06-24

Manadon Karate Club raise money

Plymouth
1986-07-30

Signed News for the Deaf

Plymouth
1992-12-19

Disabled Farmers

Modbury
1987-04-26

Blind Guitarist

St Austell
1989-02-01

Santa's Wish

Goonhavern
1989-01-16

Handicapped Telephonist

Plymouth
1986-08-18

Lip Reading

Newquay
1991-01-30

Lip Reading Classes

Camborne
1992-01-08

Packaging, Dyslexia, Stress and Double Glazing

Exeter
1990-09-17