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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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1570: Hypotony Clinic and a Breakthrough Treatment

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/14

A Moorfields project published on Monday 12 January 2026 in the British Journal of Ophthalmology demonstrated the effectiveness of a widely-used eye injection to manage the previously untreatable rare condition, hypotony.Harry Petrushkin, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, tells RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey all about the recent published research into treatment for the rare eye condition hypotony which affects around 1,000 people in the UK each year and the set up

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S2 Ep1561: Shkodër Albania Travelogue

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/14

Join Jonathan as he continues exploring the Balkans by bus, stopping at the modern city of Shkodër.He learns more about the community came together after a dark period of history.Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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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11:34

S2 Ep1567: Harnessing resources and Skills To Improve...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/14

The Motability Foundation and UK sight loss charity RNIB, are collaborating on several research projects to improve the independent mobility of blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to John Worsfold, RNIB, and Nicola Gampell, Motability Foundation, to learn more about the work and it’s goals.If you’d like to learn more about the research, go to www.rnib.org.uk/motability-foundation or www.future-journeys.com#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB

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6:07

S2 Ep1566: Sight Scotland Veterans on NaviLens...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/13

NaviLens has arrived at some bus stops in the West Lothian area. David Hogg finds out more..

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10:06

S2 Ep1565: Counsellor Sally Clay On Reconnecting

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/13

How can you reconnect with the people you care about? VI Counsellor Sally Clay spoke to Amelia about reasons distance can happen and ways you can come back together.Listen to Good Company on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm and 1st Sunday of each month at 8pm.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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6:10

S2 Ep1559: Rehoming Accessible Technology In Shropshire

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/12

A free service from the charity ‘Sight Loss Shropshire’ is matching blind and partially sighted people with accessible technology. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.

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9:33

S2 Ep1556: Inclusive Farm Are Making Agriculture More...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/09

Inclusive Farm offers opportunities for people with disability and difference to gain skills in Agriculture.Amelia spoke to blind farmer and CEO, Mike Duxbury, for an update on their Aberdeenshire farm and their plans for 2026.Learn more on the Inclusive Farm website - Inclusive Farm | Cultivating Ideas for GrowthImage 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

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4:54

S2 Ep1557: Clive Jones on Becoming an MBE

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/09

Army veteran Clive Jones has recently become an MBE. He shares his story with David Hogg and what it was like to receive the honour.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 Ep1560: Berat Albania Travelogue

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/07

Join Jonathan as he continues exploring the Balkans by bus, taking a chaotic journey to the 'city of windows' and exploring impactful museums.Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.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 Ep1555: RNIB Responds To NHS England Online...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/07

The government has announced a new NHS online hospital service is being launched in England next year. It will focus on nine health conditions, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.Amelia spoke to RNIB Head of Policy, Mike Wordingham, to learn about what this means for blind and partially sighted people in England.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

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7:50

S2 Ep1554: Studies on Wellbeing, Sleep Quality and...

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/06

Researchers in Jordan are exploring health-related wellbeing and sleep quality among visually impaired people. Amelia spoke to one of the researchers, Dr.Hisham Jammal, to learn what they discovered and how it will impact support for blind and partially sighted people.Read 'Jammal, H. M., Khader, Y., Kanaan, S. F., Al-Dwairi, R., Mohidat, H., Al-Omari, R., … Al Bdour, M. The Effect of Visual Impairment and Its Severity on Vision-Related and Health-Related Quality of Life in Jordan: A Comparative

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S2 Ep1553: January Almanac

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/06

How do people around the world welcome the new year? Which red animals will appear this month? Amelia is back with the first almanac of 2026.Learn more about the birds and nature you can enjoy this month on the RSPB website - The year in natureImage 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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8:38

S2 Ep1552: 'A Christmas Carol' Comes To Leeds Playhouse

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/05

Leeds Playhouse is hosting a new staging of the Charles Dickens tale ‘A Christmas Carol’. Hywel Davies caught up with visually impaired actor Amy Forrest to hear more about the production.

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S2 Ep1551: Travelogue Festive Special

RNIB Connect ·

2026/01/01

Join globe-trotter Jonathan Abro as he reflects on some of his most memorable journeys around the world. Through great music picks and conversation with Amelia Hilton, he shares joyful, moving and exhilarting music from his travels.The music in this podcast has been shortened from the original broadcast for rights reasons. Listen to Jonathan's travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break with Hubert Pawelkiewicz from 12 noon to 1 pm. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white

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S2 Ep1550: Christmas Traditions With Emmy Anstee

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/24

Happy Holidays!On RNIB Connect Radio we spoke with young Emmy Anstee to find out how she and her family make the festive period inclusive. 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 Ep1549: Outgoing Chief Exec Looks Back At...

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/23

Matt Stringer is standing down as the CEO of UK sight loss charity RNIB. Before he signed off, he spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell to look back at the charity’s 2025 and take a look ahead to what’s in store for 2026. 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 to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo,

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S2 Ep1540: Charity Chief Exec Bids Farewell To RNIB

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/23

After 7 years at the helm of the UK’s leading sight loss charity, Matt Stringer has decided to step down as it’s Chief Executive. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell sat down with Matt to look at his time with the charity and what the future holds for him, beyond the boardroom. #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer, A Smiling Matt Wearing Glasses And A Grey Jacket

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7:48

S2 Ep1548: Albania's Capital Travelogue

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/22

Join Jonathan Abro on his bus trip around the Balkans. The first stop is the capital of Albania, Tirana. Liaten to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm. 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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8:40

S2 Ep1547: UK Guide Dogs Charity Reflects On 2025

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/22

As we draw closer to the end of 2025, the CEO of Guide Dogs has been looking back at the year and ahead to 2026. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Andrew Lennox to find out how the charity has faired through the year. To learn more about Guide Dogs, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

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S2 Ep1546: RNIB Campaigns 2025 Review

RNIB Connect ·

2025/12/22

RNIB Connect Radio caught up with members of RNIB’s Campaigns team to hear about some of the most successful work undertaken this year, and a look ahead to what 2026 might hold.

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