The pictures that help and heal

Myra Anubi looks at two solutions that harness the power of pictures to help disabled people. Books Beyond Words is a UK charity that publishes books with no words, just big pictures on every page. They are made for people with learning disabilities, who come together to read them in book clubs. Myra also hears about TapSOS, the only smartphone app to be approved by the UK’s emergency services, which is aimed at people who struggle to speak on the phone. We hear from one user who believes it saved his life.

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The podcast version of this episode was updated on 15th September 2026, as the incorrect episode was originally uploaded.

(Photo: Reporter Natalie Duo with members of a London book club, two of whom are both holding books)

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter: Natalie Duo
Producer: William Kremer
Sound engneer: Gareth Jones
Editor: Jon Bithrey