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RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted

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15:08

S2 Ep1242: Laura Francis - Teaching and Sight Loss

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/15

In our sight loss story this week, we talk about late diagnosis of sight loss, and what it's like to be a teacher with sight loss, as Hubert chats to Laura Francis.

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9:12

S2 Ep1241: Be My Eyes Birthday

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/15

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Andy from Be My Eyes, not only about what they are about and how they support blind and partially sighted people, but also a little birthday mention to Be My Eyes as well.

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5:53

S2 Ep1240: Guide Dog Blogs: Liam's Guide Dog George

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/15

On guide dog blogs this week, Hubert chats to Liam Archer about his first guide dog George, this is quite a unique one, as Liam got his dog at the age of 14, and in this podcast, we find out exactly how this happened.

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7:23

S2 Ep1239: Alex Ramzan's Passion For Theatre

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/08

In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to Alex, who tells him about his sight loss journey, but also talks about how he reviews various theatre trips, different plays, and what sort of information his reviews provide to blind and partially sighted theatre goers. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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4:28

S2 Ep1238: Some good advice about weight loss as we...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/08

If you have perhaps eaten a bit too much over the holidays and maybe feeling a little bit heavier than before. Well don’t worry as for the first check in of 2026 with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about weight loss. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the current position around weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and whether you can get the injections on the NHS.Then to why it is not only a good idea but important to try and avoid

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8:44

S2 Ep1237: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's New Dog?

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/01/05

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert brings back Caroline, with some good news, as she will be starting training with her new guide friend. We find out more about the new guide dog, while also checking in how Caroline's feeling about starting training.

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8:16

S2 Ep1236: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Stormy Boy

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/29

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline about her guide dog Storm, who has very much lived up to his name.

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6:36

S2 Ep1243: Book Recommendation: Chris McCausland's...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/22

Luci Franks joins us on RNIB Connect Radio with her recent audiobook recommendation. She shares her thoughts on Keep Laughing, the debut autobiography by British comedian, writer, and Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winner, Chris McCausland.To access this book and a whole host of other great audiobooks visit: Home - Reading ServicesImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect

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5:54

S2 Ep1235: Guide Dog Blogs: Caronline's Mothering...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/22

This week on guide dog blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline, about her 4th guide dog. This time, it's Nuna's turn, Caroline tells us how Nuna came to her at the right time, and we find out what she was like when Caroline was pregnant with her daughter, and how Nuna approached her.

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7:49

S2 Ep1234: Uber's New Assistance Dog Indicator Feature

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/17

If you are a user of the Uber app, and have an assistance dog, like a guide dog, then you may be interested in a brand new feature of the Uber app where you can indicate on your profile that you are riding with your assistance dog, but how does the feature work exactly? Hubert finds out more in this podcast.

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5:36

S2 Ep1233: Elizabeth Roddick: Acting Fast On Heart...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/17

Barry Snell caught up with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick who shared some invaluable advice on what we should doing if someone in our company has a heart attack or stroke during the festive period.Elizabeth also talks about treating anyone who has a bad reaction to a food allergy. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white

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6:40

S2 Ep1232: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Guide Dog Gavin

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/15

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert welcomes back Caroline, as they talk about another one of her great dogs, this time we talk about Gavin the guide, a dog with a great personality, and one quite honest when he's tired of watching his mum work, find out more about what we mean by listening to this episode.

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6:20

S2 Ep1231: Guide Dog Blogs: The Monty Zoomer

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/12

On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Caroline Thomas once again, this time they chat about her former guide dog Monty, nicknamed Monty Zoomer due to his speed, Caroline also shares what Monty liked to do while she was working at school.

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7:48

S2 Ep1230: Jake Coles Shares His Passion For Mental...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/12

In this sight loss story, Hubert speaks to Jake. They talk about his sight loss diagnosis, the challenges he had getting into employment, how he has taken his first steps on the employment journey, and his passion for mental health.

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5:27

S2 Ep1229: Travel Tips For People With No or Low Vision

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/12

Robert Franklin chats about his experiences of sight loss, independent travel and journey care.He is talking to Barry Snell.

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7:46

S2 Ep1228: VocalEyes What’s On 11 December 2025

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/11

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Top Hat - Saturday 29 November, 2:30pm, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London English National Ballet’s: The Nutcracker - Saturday 29

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9:07

S2 Ep1244: Luci Franks Reviews Hamilton the Musical

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/08

What is it like seeing a musical in theatre when you're partially sighted?Luci Franks shares her thoughts on seeing the highly acclaimed show, Hamilton the Musical and chats with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about the pros and cons of seeing it with audio description.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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10:10

S2 Ep1227: The Lasting Legacy Of Wolfgang Strange

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/02

The 3rd of December marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and today we’re chatting about championing disabled artists in dance productions as we celebrate the life of the late choreographer and founder of Amici Dance Theatre Company, Wolfgang Strange.Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their latest show, Our Time, as well as Strange’s ongoing legacy is Alison King, Chief Executive of Turtle Key Arts. Image: a photo from the performance of Our Time. Wide shot of the stage shows

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9:10

S2 Ep1226: Exeter Pride On Improving Accessibility...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/02

Charity Exeter Pride provides representation and celebration for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Exeter and the surrounding areas. They have recently appointed an accessibility lead for Exeter Pride in Devon and are hoping to continue to make Pride accessible to all. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to chat about their plans and the good work they’ve been doing is their Accessibility Lead, Sam Pritchard. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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7:50

S2 Ep1225: Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Ice Creem...

RNIB Conversations ·

2025/12/01

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, we meet Jason, a guide dog who's very protective, very energetic, and loves his ice creem.

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