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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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S2 Ep1283: Hay Fever: What It Is and How to Treat the...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/04/03

With spring in the air plus the days getting warmer and longer, this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick is all about hay fever. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey what happens in the body when we get hay fever and the types of symptoms people get with hay fever too. Then to what people can take to help combat hay fever. You will find more information about hay fever on the NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/To get in

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S2 Ep1291: Daredevil: Born Again - Accessibility, New...

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2026/04/02

Marvel fans assemble! RNIB Connect Radio's Robert Kirkwood spoke with executive producer Sana Amanat and showrunner and executive producer Dario Scardapane about accessibility, keeping up with the MCU and Daredevil's new suit in Daredevil: Born Again.Blinded as a child, Matt Murdock works as a lawyer by day and a vigilante by night. Season 2 of the show is now streaming on Disney+ with the all important audio description.Image shows the lead character of the show. He's sitting in an American diner

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S2 Ep1290: Robin Spinks on Hopes and Appropriate Uses...

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2026/04/02

Finally in our coverage, Hubert spoke to RNIB's very own Robin Spinks following his AI presentation.

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S2 Ep1289: Insight Network

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2026/04/02

Sarah and Nina chat to Hubert in this podcast about their workshop, and we find out more about what the Insight Network actually is.

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S2 Ep1288: Workshop - Power of Adaption With Mark...

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2026/04/02

Hubert also went to some workshops at the the lived experience conference, one of them, was technology based, regarding accessibility challenges and solutions, and a bit of AI of course. He spoke to the organisers of the workshop afterwards.

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S2 Ep1287: Inspirational Speaker Nick Elston

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2026/04/02

Hubert catches up with inspirational speaker Nick Elston after he gave his presenation to kick off day 2 of the conference.

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S2 Ep1286: In this episode, Hubert chats to Cathie...

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2026/04/02

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S2 Ep1285: Day 1 Reflections

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/04/02

In this episode, you can find out what thoughts people who attended the first day of the conference have had, and what they were looking forward to in regards to day 2 of the event.

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8:58

S2 Ep1284: Guide Dog Blogs - Chip Is Chilling

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2026/04/02

In this episode of guide dog blogs, we welcome back Gary once more to tell us about his newest K9 friend Chip who he has been starting a new partnership with. We find out a lot about him, and how he can chill out when needed, but we find out what work skills he shows off when he's guiding.

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S2 Ep1282: Guide Dog Blogs: Herbie The Guide Dog

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2026/03/30

On Guide dog blogs this time, Hubert once again chats to Gary Mazin, this time about his second guide dog Herbie.

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S2 Ep1281: VocalEyes What’s On 30 March 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/30

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey 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:Romeo & Juliet - Saturday 18 April, 2.30pm, Harold Pinter Theatre, LondonTeeth ‘N’ Smiles - Tuesday 21 April, 7.30pm, duke of York’s

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S2 Ep1280: Torch Trust - Accessible Christian Books...

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2026/03/25

With Easter just around the corner here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to chat with our friends from Torch Trust, the Christian Sight Loss charity, to find out more about what they are able to offer to blind and partially sighted people of all ages who might be looking for an accessible Bible, Bible reading notes, Christian books and magazines plus much more too. Sarah Dawkins, Chief Executive of Torch Trust, firstly gives RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey an overview of

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3:58

S2 Ep1278: What to Do When There Are Shortages of...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/23

Following on from the recent news reports about shortages of medications such as Co-codamol 30/500 For this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about what to do when there are shortages of medications.Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about what we should do if we have problems getting our medicines. Then to whether it is possible to buy cocodamol over the counter and can your GP change your prescription to something that is more

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S2 Ep1279: Dominick Hall - Passion For Gaming

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2026/03/19

In our sight loss story this week, Hubert chats with Dominick about his journey, and his love of gaming. You can also hear an extended version of our chat with him by searching for RNIB Tech Talk in your favourite podcast app.

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S2 Ep1277: VocalEyes What’s On 17 March 2026

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/17

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey 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:The Play That Goes Wrong - Sunday 22 March, 3pm, touch tour 1.45pm, The Duchesss Theatre, Aldwych, LondonEvening All Afternoon - Saturday 28

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S2 Ep1276: Phil's Story - An Exercise in Perspective

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2026/03/16

Phil Harrison is registered blind and at the end of April will run his first ever marathon as he takes on the 2026 London Marathon with his guide runner for Team RNIB. Phil spoke to RNIB Connect Radio about this exciting challenge alongside film-maker Reuben Armstrong, who has created an amazing documentary 'An Exercise in Perspective' about Phil's journey. Watch the documentary and support Phil here: Reuben & CoImage shows a fisheye camera angle points back at Phil as he runs. He is an older

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S2 Ep1276: Guide Dog Blogs: Gary's Gibson

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2026/03/16

On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert chats to Gary to start a series about his guide dogs. Firstly, we hear about Gibson, Gary's first dog, and the special bond they had together.

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S2 Ep1275: Audio Description and Environment Project...

RNIB Conversations ·

2026/03/13

Charity VICTA UK is supporting young people is working to develop some exciting accessible materials for the Canal Museum in London. They recently held workshops around it in Scotland and Paulina caught up with one of the participants, Emmy Anstee, to learn more.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 Ep1275: Claire Sisk and Briony May Williams bake...

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2026/03/11

For the RNIB Out of Sight campaign and the Life On Pause petition RNIB Ambassador, content creator and Radio Broadcaster Claire Sisk plus Celebrity Chef, Presenter and Podcaster Briony May Williams came together to film a baking session at PaperMill Studios in London to support the campaign and to encourage people to sign the petition which is all about the importance of Vision Rehabilitation Services ensuring blind and partially sighted people get the support they need when they need it.Claire and

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S2 Ep1274: Guide Dog Blogs - How George's Life Changed

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2026/03/09

On Guide dog blogs this week, Hubert chats to George Plumridge about his guide dog, and how his life has changed. They chat learning new environments and the joy of having very vocal guide dogs.

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