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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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5:41

S2 Ep1524: Dumfries and Galloway Sight Loss Council

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/08

Let’s find about a new Sight Loss Council that’s launched in Scotland. David Hogg finds out more….

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7:42

S2 Ep1523: Macular Society December Update

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/08

David Hogg catches up with Macular Society’s Colin Daniels to look back on the year for the sight loss charity and looks forward to what’s to come in 2026

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9:54

S2 Ep1522: Award-Winning Chesire Sight Loss...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/08

The Sight Loss Information Line is a National Lottery funded project in partnership with Vision Support, Cheshire West & Chester Council, East Cheshire Eye Society, Cheshire East Council and the NHS. It provides information, support and guidance to people with sight loss and recently won the Community Partnership Award sponsored by Specsavers at the Visionary 2025 Awards. Amelia spoke to Vision Support CEO, Lowri Bartrum, and Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, to learn more... Learn more about

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7:12

S2 Ep1521: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/05

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 meeting of the Vision Partnership, RNIB volunteers meeting the King and Queen and a look back at a festive event in London. 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 Smart

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5:36

S2 Ep1519: Important News For All UK Landline...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/05

The UK’s analogue landline telephone system will be switched off and replaced by a digital network, that’s fit for the future.For anyone who uses a landline, it’s important to get ready for the change in order to continue to use your landline telephones. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Naveed Hussain to find out why the change is happening, what customers have to do and what support is available. For more info, go to bt.com/connected-together You can also call BT’s customer care

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9:59

S2 Ep1520: Film Review: Frankenstein 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/04

Our horror film fans are back with the gothic tale of Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro.Amelia Hilton and Allan Russell review the latest adaptation. You can watch Frankenstein on Netflix with the AD and find it on Audiovault. 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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8:13

S2 Ep1518: We Assist Service From WeWalk Available...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/03

In this podcast, Hubert speaks to Jean Marc from WeWalk, all about the We Assist service which has been worked on with help from the RNIB, and which is now available to beta test for blind and partially sighted people.

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S2 Ep1517: Audio Described Festive Fun In South Wales

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/02

Let’s look ahead to some festive theatre shows coming up in south Wales this month. Hywel Davies has been catching up with audio describer Michelle Perez.

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S2 Ep1515: Signs And Management Of Myopia In Children

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/02

What is myopia and why are more children experiencing it? Amelia speaks to eye care specialist, Professor Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, about the condition and how it can be spotted and treated. Learn more about Myopia on the Myopia website - Short-sightedness (myopia) - NHS 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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4:26

S2 Ep1516: Lord Provost Visits RNIB Scotland's HQ

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/02

Edinburgh's Lord Provost paid a visit to RNIB Scotland's refurbished office, RNIB's Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to him to get his thoughts on the facilities, the game of showdown and Meeting an awards winning volunteer. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, Below A Solid Pink Line with Connect Radio Underneath

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16:41

S2 Ep1513: Changes to Motability and Inaccurate Press...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/28

Inaccurate press reporting, social media backlashes against disabled people and the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget have all compounded concerns from the disabled community about public perception and the future of the Motability scheme.RNIB Connect Radio’s David Hogg spoke to Allan Russell about the worries and the response from Motability.

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7:47

S2 Ep1514: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/28

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 meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the recent UK Autumn Budget. 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 Smart speaker

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10:43

S2 Ep1512: Some Festive Audio Described Highlights...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/28

With a look at some festive, audio described, shows, here’s Allan Russell with Anne Hornsby…

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7:32

S2 Ep1511: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/28

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas.This month, David Hogg spoke to Sarah Richings who lives in Orkney If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold

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11:57

S2 Ep1510: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/27

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on.This month’s topics include RNIB’s response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and a look back at a recent Parliamentary event. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on your socials or search for

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S2 Ep1509: Cooking And Communication Tools In The...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/26

How can tech help with you festive preparations?Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones. Visit the RNIB Shop here - RNIB Shop 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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6:17

S2 Ep1508: Join The Blind and VI Football Festival In...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/25

Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and sign up details, visit the website - Blind & VI Football Festival 2025 · Luma

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S2 Ep1507: Seasonal Sale At The RNIB Shop

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/25

It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale. In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of the seasonal shop sale.

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S2 Ep1506: 'Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future'...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/24

The ‘Tech Talk’ team reflect on the recent BBC documentary ‘Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future’. Asking what impact technology like artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles will have on blind and partially sighted people in the future and how RNIB can offer support in the present day. For more information, visit the RNIB shop - RNIB Shop

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S2 Ep1505: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/11/21

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 the charity’s Westminster event, taking part in a major piece of work around employment and there’s comment on the publication of the latest Covid-19 report. 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

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