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RNIB Connect

RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially

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S2 Ep1430: Out of Sight Campaign - Chloe Hesse’s Story

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/22

With the publication of the RNIB Life on Pause report stating that thousands of people with sight loss remain Out of Sight, with challenges in accessing local vision rehabilitation services leaving them without the support that they need to live life to the full.RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Chloe Hesse about not only coming to terms with her sight loss but also her journey with local vision rehabilitation To find out more about the Life on Pause report and how you can get

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S2 Ep1428: Out of Sight Re-Launch Life On Pause

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/22

RNIB are launching a new phase of their Out of Sight Campaign and you can get involved. Amelia spoke to Vivienne Francis, RNIB Chief Strategy And Public Affairs Officer, to learn more. To sign the petition visit: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

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S2 Ep1427: Pioneering Eye Device Restores Reading...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/21

A pivotal European clinical trial of a new electronic eye implant has seen remarkable results. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed 84% of participants were able to read letters, numbers and words using prosthetic vision through an eye that had previously lost its sight due to the untreatable progressive eye condition, geographic atrophy with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Mahi Muqit, senior vitreoretinal

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S2 Ep1426: UK Sight Loss Charity has Job Placements...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/21

UK sight loss charity RNIB, has launched the first round of its job placements for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Heather Barbara, RNIB Employment Advisor, to find out more. If you’d like more info on the job placements, go to www.rnib.org.uk/jobs You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo

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S2 Ep1425: Finding Confidence & Making New Friends in...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/20

Find out about a Peer-to-Peer Support Group in Northern Ireland, that helps connect blind and partially sighted 18- to 35-year-olds. Organised by RNIB Northern Ireland, the group organises engaging activities for members to try out and do something fun together. Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew are members of the group, Natalie Devine and Cerys Stewart. To inquire about the group, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or email helpline@rnib.org.uk Image shows the RNIB

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S2 Ep1422: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/18

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Matt talks about, a new tech offering from Be My Eyes and Tesco, there’s news from Waymo and are you thinking about Christmas? If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Or ask your Amazon device to call

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S2 Ep1421: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Emma, AD Theatre Review

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/17

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. As we celebrate the 250 anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we have a brand new stage adaptation of her comedy of manners with ‘Emma’ presented by Bath Theatre Royal at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Carolyn

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7:28

S2 Ep1424: RNIB Visibly Better Employer Happy Smiles...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/17

Lets hear about another company that’s achieved RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer standard. David Hogg speaks to Alex Winstanley from Happy Smiles Training and RNIB Employment Advisor Roy Imeson.

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S2 Ep1423: Partially Sighted Contestant Takes Part In...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/17

Channel 4’s reality challenge series ‘Hunted’ has returned. Ordinary people on the run from a team of expert hunters. But how different would the challenge be if you were partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been speaking to two of this year’s contestants.

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S2 Ep1460: More Help for Blind and Partially Sighted...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/16

RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people living in rural or isolated areas of Scotland. David Hogg spoke to John Baptie from Ardersier.

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S2 Ep1420: The City for Incurable Women Returns to...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/16

International theatre-collective Fish in a dress will be bringing their critically-acclaimed show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ back to the Camden people’s Theatre from 22 - 25 October 2025 with audio description at every performance. ‘The City for Incurable Women’ is an outrageous tale of medical misogyny based on the true story of patients performing 'hysteria' onstage in 19th century Paris. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Helena McBurney, co-founder of International

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2:56

S2 Ep1419: RNIB Shop Lighting Sale

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/14

There’s a sale on in the RNIB Shop. David Hogg finds out more…

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S2 Ep1416: Accessible Films And Events At Scottish...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/14

Scottish Queer International Film festival is back for it’s 10th year, with a variety of audio described films and accessible events. Amelia spoke to SQIFF Director Indigo Torres, SQIFF Access Coordinator Charlie Little and RNIB Scotland Social Action Community Co-ordinator James Kyle to learn more. See the programme and book your tickets here - SQIFF – Scottish Queer International Film Festival Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital

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S2 Ep1418: England Blind Football Sides Shine At IBSA...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/14

Blind football teams from across the globe gathered in India earlier this month for two major competitions. Hywel Davies has been hearing how the sides from England got on. For more information about Blind Football, visit the FA's website - Blind Football | England Football

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S2 Ep1417: RNIB NI 18 to 35s Peer Support Group

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/14

Paulina speaks with two young members of a peer-to-peer support group ran by RNIB Northern Ireland… Learn more about the services offered by RNIB NI here - Northern Ireland - services, support and information | RNIB 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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S2 Ep1414: 'National Braille Week' On The Dot Pad X

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/13

It’s National Braille Week and we’re speaking to the team at Dot, hearing about their tactile graphics and multi-line braille display, the Dot Pad X.

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S2 Ep1415: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/11

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Matt began buy talking about the announcement of RNIB’s new Chief Executive, Simon Antrobus who will be taking over from Matt in early January 2026 and then to a bit of a round-up of RNIB presence at the Political Party conferences including the RNIB Fringe Event at the Labour Party conference. If you, or someone you know, would like

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S2 Ep1409: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Surinderella, AD...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/10

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time Rifco Theatre, the award-winning theatre company behind hits like Frankie Goes to Bollywood and Britain's Got Bhangra, gave audiences an evening of laughter, romance, and larger-than-life entertainment with ‘Surinderella’ at the Wolverhampton Grand

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S2 Ep1400: Wintering - Roundtable

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/10

How can we embrace the colder seasons and look after our mental health? For our ‘wintering’ roundtable, we brought together four panellists to share tips for making the cold months feel a bit brighter and discuss how they’ve gotten through darker times in their lives. Join Professor of Applied Counselling and Psychotherapy Research in Sight Loss Mhairi Thurston, RNIB Connect Radio’s Pete Wild, Yoga teacher Dawn Blezard and Social Action Community Coordinator James Kyle for a cosy and candid

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S2 Ep1413: Lachi Discusses Her New Book "I Identify...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/10/09

Award-winning musician and activist Lachi is about to release her new book, offering a fresh perspective on disability as a source of strength, innovation, and cultural power. Hywel Davies found caught up with the author ahead of the book’s January release.

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