S1 Ep863: Don't Ignore Your Eye Health
Out of sight, out of mind?  It's all too easy to dismiss our own health concerns, but when it comes to our eyes, pushing these worries to the side can have serious consequences. Cataracts is the leading cause of blindness globally, and it is estimated that more than 2% of people over 40 years of age could have cataracts in 2020. This means that more half a million people across the UK could b...
14m Jul 08, 2021
14m
S1 Ep861: Judith's Cataracts Story
Judith lost her sight overnight during the start of the pandemic and lockdown. After 10 months her Cataracts were removed and her sight was back with no lasting damage. Ellie's been finding out about Judith’s experience...   Image shows: RNIB Logo 
7m Jul 07, 2021
7m
S1 Ep858: Charities Are Still Concerned About E-Scooter Safety Around Pedestrians
Various UK towns and cities are running trials for E-scooters, which will be for public rental, but there are concerns about how the vehicles are being ridden and potential dangers for pedestrians. Many charities are worried about the misuse of the electric vehicles that are fast, heavy and almost silent and the way some riders are not sticking to the rules, and laws, when it comes to safe use...
6m Jul 07, 2021
6m
S1 Ep854: Connect Voices Round-Up 7 July
This week Max Conway, RNIB's Trainee National Involvement Coordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in. Opportunities highlighted included: Blind Veterans UK and Circadian Therapeutics are seeking vision-impaired individuals to participate in a research project exploring experiences of sleep and daily rhythm disruption HMRC are looking...
6m Jul 07, 2021
6m
S1 Ep857: Out of Bounds, we chat to the Author
Time to hear now from an author who has written a biography of an ordinary working-class blind child growing up in the 70's and 80's, how music takes him right back to a science lesson and all the shenanigans him and his pals got up to back in the day, Ellie's been finding out more. Image shows: Front cover of the book  
7m Jul 06, 2021
7m
S1 Ep856: RNIB Employment Team, Episode 4, Disclosing a Disability
Time now for the last instalment in our series of interview with our employment team here at RNIB, covering all the things you need to know if you're looking for work, you can find all the rest of the series on our listen again service, Ellie has more. To find out more about the employment services you can go to their website: RNIB - See differently - (https://www.rnib.org.uk/)   Image shows:...
7m Jul 06, 2021
7m
S1 Ep855: Live Audio Described Arts Events On The Increase
With restrictions easing, we're now getting the chance to enjoy events at arts venues like theatres, galleries, museums and more. That also means that the amount of audio described options, for blind and partially sighted people, is also increasing. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Anne Hornsby, from Mind's eye Arts, to look at some touring dance shows, an enlightening art installa...
9m Jul 06, 2021
9m
S1 Ep858: What Are Blogs And Can They Influence?
From today, here on RNIB Connect Radio you will have a chance to hear 'The Blind Truth' with Chair of RNIB, Anna Tylor. In 'The Blind Truth, Anna takes a wry look at living a colourful life with limited sight. She tackles everything from navigating public transport to dealing with well-meaning busybodies, to her love of chainsaws.  Our Allan Russell spoke with Anna to find out why she Blogs a...
8m Jul 06, 2021
8m
S1 Ep853: Roll Out of Kellogg’s Accessible Cereal Boxes with NaviLens Technology
On Thursday 1 July 2021 Kellogg’s announced that they will be rolling out the NaviLens technology across all their cereal boxes from January 2022 making them accessible for blind and partially sighted people.  Food packaging information such as ingredients and allergen details are often in print that may be difficult for blind and partially sighted people to read. Kellogg’s new boxes will allo...
7m Jul 06, 2021
7m
S1 Ep852: Wearable Accessible Tech
What wearable and accessible technology is available out there?  Mark Evans from RNIB's Technology for Life team, rounds-up the best choices on the market right now. You can contact RNIB’s Technology For Life team on 0303 123 9999 or tfl@rnib.org.uk (mailto:tfl@rnib.org.uk) Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Image shows the Envision glasses. 
4m Jul 05, 2021
4m
S1 Ep852: How Can We Make Voting Accessible?
The people of Batley and Spen went to the polls last week but what was it like for their blind and partially sighted constituents? RNIB Connect Radio's Ellie Marsh has been finding out by speaking with Khalid Hussain. Help make voting accessible: Changing society - RNIB - See differently (https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaigning) Support Khalid's fundraiser: Khalid Hussain is fundraising for Macm...
6m Jul 05, 2021
6m
Paul Ryb Podcasts: Sports
Paul Ryb is a former banker who recently lost his sight. He got in touch with RNIB Connect Radio as he wanted to share his story. Over the next four episodes Paul will be sharing how employment, peer support, sport and the latest bio-tech has inspired him. Steven Scott sat down with Paul for this extended conversation and began by discussing sport from Paul’s unique perspective.
28m Jul 03, 2021
28m
S1 Ep850: Charity Chief Exec's Weekly Update 03/07/2021.
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to talk about some of the latest news stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt highlights some success around provision of QTVi's, a big collaboration with Kellogg's and winning a major international award for it's Design For Everyone project. If you'd like more info on RNIB's service...
9m Jul 03, 2021
9m
S1 Ep847: Love Island, the press and inspiration porn...
Representation is media is important, but being labelled as inspirational in the press for being a disabled love islander has had the disabled community again explaining that being disabled doesn't make you inherently inspirational, Ellie's been finding out two women's thoughts on representation and inspiration porn. Image shows: Love Island Logo
8m Jul 02, 2021
8m
S1 Ep851: Freshers Week and Starting Uni
Moving to university can be a daunting task but Ellie's been finding out some top tips on how settle in, get to know people and enjoy yourself. Image shows: RNIB Logo
7m Jul 02, 2021
7m
S1 Ep851: Searching for your University?
If you are someone you know is on the hunt for a university place then you'll know how tricky it can be, Ellie's been finding out what you should look out for, red flags and how University Disability teams can help. Image shows: RNIB Logo
7m Jul 02, 2021
7m
S1 Ep848: Major International Award For UK Sight Loss Charity
The Cannes Lions are among the most prestigious awards in the world, in the field of creative marketing. UK sight loss charity RNIB is celebrating a major win at the 2021 ceremony for it's Design For Everyone project. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Lorna Forbes, Head of Brand Engagement at RNIB, to learn more about the project, it's ground breaking prototype and the award itself....
5m Jul 02, 2021
5m
S1 Ep849: Kellogg's To Make All Of Their Cereal Boxes Accessible
New world-first technology will be added to all Kellogg’s cereal boxes to make them accessible for blind and partially sighted people. The new boxes will allow a smartphone to easily detect a unique on-pack code and playback labelling information to the shopper with sight loss, thanks to NaviLens technology. The new boxes will be released next year but in the meantime check out how it will so...
8m Jul 01, 2021
8m
S1 Ep847: The National Theatre of Scotland launches new project!
We're all looking forward to getting back into theatres and watching live performances but until then the National Theatre of Scotland are determined to keep us entertained and keep us thinking, Ellie's been finding out more. All of the work from the engagement creative project are not available on the national theatre of Scotland's Website, to find our more follow this link www.nationaltheater...
8m Jul 01, 2021
8m
S1 Ep846: Synergy Dance bag a national award for their work!
Innovation and adapting to circumstance have been essential this year. And Synergy Dance have proved that they can excel at it, winning the 2021 Specialist Dance School of the Year from Corporate Live Wire's Innovation and Excellence Awards. Ellie's been catching up with the founder about what it means to receive this award. To find out more about their work please visit there website www.syne...
6m Jun 30, 2021
6m
S1 Ep846: Making Conversation, with Manchester Art Gallery
If you've been missing the real-life experience of going into an actual museum or art gallery then we've got the thing for you, Ellie's been catching up with Manchester Art Gallery about how you can get involved with their brand new project. To find our more about Making Conversation you can head to their website, www.manchesterartgallery.org/learn/adults/making-conversation (https://mancheste...
7m Jun 30, 2021
7m
S1 Ep844: Are Visually Impaired Pupils Being Failed After Leaving School?
For many pupils, going to college, university or into employment is an exciting time. The story for many blind or partially sighted pupils is different, as they experience accessibility and attitudinal barriers at a crucial point in their lives. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Rachel Hewett, from Birmingham University, to learn more about her research into the barriers, the soluti...
7m Jun 29, 2021
7m
S1 Ep845: Dance Dosti!
Ellie's been catching up with Rashmi Becker from Step Change Studio to find out more about how we can ensure disabled people and people from diverse backgrounds feel more included and less isolated as we move out of lockdown, as well as finding out exactly what Dosti Dancing is. To find out more and get involved in Dance Dosti, you can visit their website here: www.dancedosti.com (https://www....
9m Jun 29, 2021
9m
S1 Ep845: RNIB Employment Team, Episode 3, Interview Techniques
Time now for the third instalment in our series of interviews with our employment team here at RNIB, covering all the things you need to know if you're looking for work, Ellie Marsh has more. To find out more please visit the RNIB website www.rnib.org.uk (https://www.rnib.org.uk/) Image shows: RNIB Logo
5m Jun 29, 2021
5m
S1 Ep827: The Longest Battle with Josie Horton
In The Longest battle Emma Martins chats with people who have gone through a similar life changing situation to her own when Emma caught a virus in 2013 which completely changed her life for ever.  The virus that Emma caught in Vietnam caused a brain aneurysm which in turn has severely affected Emma’s  eyesight. In today's The Longest Battle Emma is chatting with Josie Horton who in 1992 got ...
36m Jun 28, 2021
36m
S1 Ep838: Your opportunity to be come a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament
If you're blind or partially sighed, between 14 and 25 and living in Scotland you can express an interest to stand as a Haggeye Candidate for the Scottish Youth Parliament. If you want to find out more or apply you can visit their website http://www.rnib.org.uk/scotland/youth-engagement or you can drop them an email on haggeye.mailbox@rnib.org.uk (mailto:haggeye.mailbox@rnib.org.uk) this week i...
7m Jun 28, 2021
7m
S1 Ep841: Charity Chief Exec's Weekly Update 26/06/2021
Each week RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer, to look at some of the latest news stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about a successful end to a statutory inquiry, pressing Number 10 on improvements to social change and the charity's part in creating a new, accessible, bank note with the Bank of England. If you'd like more in...
8m Jun 26, 2021
8m
S1 Ep842: What Are The Best Accessible TVs?
Most televisions these days have many smart features, such as voice assistants, apps to catch-up on your favourite shows, and even voice guidance to help blind and partially sighted people use their TV independently.  But which one to choose? With so many choices on the market, RNIB Technology for Life team's Joanne Wilson is here to help you.   To speak to the TFL team and get your tech que...
5m Jun 25, 2021
5m
S1 Ep843: Protect Your Eyes This National Sunglasses Day
This weekend we are being encouraged to don our sunshades and take part in National Sunglasses Day.  Which is why, our Steven Scott dived into the history of the day and to find out how RNIB Shop can help you pick the perfect pair. For more information visit: https://shop.rnib.org.uk/ Image shows two young women wearing sunglasses and blowing a kiss at the camera. 
9m Jun 25, 2021
9m
S1 Ep840: What Attracts People To Become Audio Describers?
Audio description is a service for blind and partially sighted people, allowing them to enjoy visual performances alongside their sighted friends and family. You'll find AD on TV, in cinemas, theatres and many arts venues and visitor attractions. In the theatre and on screen, an audio describer will create a dialogue of what is going on physically on stage, or on set, and deliver the descript...
8m Jun 25, 2021
8m
S1 Ep836: Blind Runners Wanted For A Challenge First In Bristol
When blind runner Chris Blackabee was looking for a guide runner to take part in an international marathon with him, he took to social media and met Colin Johnson. Now the pair have created a running group in Bristol for visually impaired runners and Colin has trained guide runners, across the UK. There next project is to get as many blind runners and guides to take part in The Great Bristol ...
8m Jun 24, 2021
8m
S1 Ep839: Story of Insight
Wakefield District Sight Aid have been keeping people in their area connected by recording their stories and experience, Ellie caught up with them to see what they found out. If you want to listen to the series you can follow this link, www.onetoonedevelopment.org (https://onetoonedevelopment.org/stories-of-insight/?fbclid=IwAR2X8Kou_7yt1g8zGfk0Tf7esXusWEUV_oKgiUrCK7hZF8siXab7KDvpYCw) Image sh...
7m Jun 24, 2021
7m
S1 Ep836: Another Accessible Bank Note Hits The Streets
UK sight loss charity has worked with the Bank of England to create a brand new, accessible, £50 note. The new release will have contrasting colours, text that is easier to read and new tactile markers, to make it easier for blind people to identify. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David Clarke, RNIB's Director of Services, to learn more about the collaboration and how the new not...
5m Jun 24, 2021
5m
S1 Ep837: Climbing out! Helping your mental health and confidence
 If you've gone through a life changing injury, illness, or trauma it can be difficult to cope, Climbing Out intends to build up self-esteem, confidence, and overall wellbeing through getting out into nature, Ellie's been finding out more. If you'd like to find out more on get in contact with Kelda, you can visit their website www.climbingout.org.uk Image shows: RNIB Logo
6m Jun 24, 2021
6m
S1 Ep834: Are Virtual Summer Events Still On For Canadian Sight Loss Charity
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with John Rafferty, CEO of CNIB, to discuss some of the latest news and projects coming from the Canadian organisation. This month they're looking at summer camps for blind and partially sighted children and young people, will they all be virtual? Or will changes allow face to face camps? To learn more about CNIB or join in some of their vi...
6m Jun 23, 2021
6m
S1 Ep835: New Online Cookbook Application
There’s a new online cookbook app that’s proving a boom for blind foodies.  our resident Bookworm and keen cook, Red Szell, finds out more. Image: Chopping Board with Vegetables & CKBK logo
7m Jun 23, 2021
7m
S1 Ep833: UK Equalities Act Failing Disabled People
In 2016 a House of Lords report found that the UK government had failed in it's duty of care, to disabled people, when it came to enshrining in law, many of the safeguards provided by the Equalities Act 2010. A new committee is now investigating if any progress has been made since the initial report, and the findings so far are not good. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Baroness De...
8m Jun 23, 2021
8m
S1 Ep829: Connect Voices Round-Up 23 June 2021
Charlotte Jones, RNIB's National Involvement Coordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Request for blind and partially sighted people in the Reading area to help with testing the digital emergency warning system, a fully funded opportunity for 7 unemployed visually impaired people in Nor...
8m Jun 23, 2021
8m
S1 Ep833: Blind in Business
Graduating and entering into the world of work can be a scary thing, Ellie's been finding out how blind in business can help. To find out more pleae visit the Blind in Business Website www.blindinbusiness.org.uk  (https://blindinbusiness.org.uk/) Image shows: Blind in Business Logo 
7m Jun 22, 2021
7m
S1 Ep833: RNIB Employment Team, Episode 2, Applications and CV's
Time now for the second instalment in our series of interview with our employment team here at RNIB, covering all the things you need to know if you're looking for work, Ellie has more... To find out more please visit the RNIB website www.rnib.org.uk  (https://www.rnib.org.uk/) Image shows: RNIB Logo
9m Jun 22, 2021
9m
S1 Ep832: Queen's Honour For Blind Golfer Who Rebuilt His Life After Sight Loss
When Drew Cochrane, from Ballymena, lost his sight, his world collapsed, depression set in and he even considered suicide. After a chance encounter, the game of golf became his way back to loving life and touring the world playing in tournaments. Drew has now published a book about his life story, "From The Carry Row To Tokyo" to show that his life actually began after losing his sight. RNIB...
7m Jun 22, 2021
7m
S1 Ep832: Charities Mobility Concerns Over Challenging Streetscapes
Councils across the UK have made changes to our street layouts, under emergency legislation, to improve social distancing and promote cycling during the pandemic restrictions. For many disabled people, these changes have brought about reductions in their confidence to get around independently and safely. In Scotland, some charities are concerned that these changes may, in some areas, be made ...
8m Jun 22, 2021
8m
S1 Ep831: Celebrating Windrush Day with RNIB Library
22 June 2021 will mark the fourth national Windrush Day and 73 years since the SS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks in Essex in 1948 carrying the first Caribbean migrants to the UK to help re-build Britain after the Second World War. Robert Kirkwood takes a virtual stroll through the Talking Books Library to find out more ....
8m Jun 22, 2021
8m
S1 Ep828: Former Charity Chair Honoured By The Queen
Details of the Queen's Birthday Honours list, 2021, have been announced. One of the recipients of an MBE is Brent Councillor Ellie Southwood, who is also the former Chair of UK sight loss charity RNIB. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ellie to find out how excited she is to be honoured in this way and more about her work which was recognised in this year's list. #RNIBConnect Image...
6m Jun 21, 2021
6m
S1 Ep830: Charity Chief Exec's Weekly Update 21/06/2021
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell talks with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to discuss some of the latest news coming from the UK sight loss organisation. This week, they look back at Diabetes Week, talk about keeping the charity's I T  secure and discuss some RNIB friends, who were recognised in the latest Queen's Birthday Honours List. If you'd like to learn more about RNIB, or acc...
6m Jun 21, 2021
6m
Paul Ryb Podcasts: Peer Support
Paul Ryb is a former banker who recently lost his sight. He got in touch with RNIB Connect Radio as he wanted to share his story. Over the next four episodes Paul will be sharing how employment, peer support, sport and the latest bio-tech has inspired him. Steven Scott sat down with Paul for this extended conversation and began by discussing peer support from Paul’s unique perspective.
29m Jun 19, 2021
29m
S1 Ep826: International Nystagmus Day 2021
Sunday, June 20th is International Nystagmus Day, which will highlight the sight condition and the support services that are there for individuals and families. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Fiona Sandford, from Visionary UK, and Sue Ricketts, from Nystagmus Network, to learn more about the condition and what's out there in terms of support and research into the condition. If yo...
6m Jun 18, 2021
6m
S1 Ep825: RNIB Reaches Out to Work Closer in Partnership with Sight Loss and Other Charities
Following on from all the partnership working during the Coronavirus  Pandemic, in 2020 RNIB has recently set up a new Strategic Engagement Team to lead on greater partnership working within both the sight loss and wider charity sectors to provide more choices and opportunities for blind and partially sighted people. In the first of a new regular feature on RNIB Connect Radio, Toby Davey caugh...
5m Jun 18, 2021
5m
S1 Ep822: Charity says, Anyone With A Disability Can Take Up Golf Or Curling
Scottish Disability Golf and Curling has thousands of members, with more welcome to join, and aims to get everyone playing golf or taking to the ice for a round of curling. There are free lessons, with professionals, and you can play for fun, to increase your social circle or even compete at national and global levels, thanks to their new Scottish hubs. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spok...
6m Jun 17, 2021
6m
S1 Ep824: Lynne Livingstone and Penguin Random House
RNIB Library users will soon have thousands more audiobooks to choose from.  Lynne Livingstone from the Library told Red Szell more.
7m Jun 17, 2021
7m