S1 Ep1553: News About Recent Research Looking Into the Condition Parkinson’s Disease…
With the release of recent research looking into the condition Parkinson’s Disease for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow Elizabeth began by outlining to our Toby Davey what Parkinson’s Disease actually is and how it affects people if they do have the condition. Elizabeth then talked more about some areas of the research including how the f...
5m Nov 17, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1552: VocalEyes What’s On 16 November 2023
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: L’Elisir d’Amore - Wednesday 22 ...
7m Nov 16, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1551: APH and California State University Launch Braille Brain
A brand new way to learn Braille has been launched thanks to APH and California State University. Hubert has been finding out more about what it is, why it has been developed, and who it's aimed at. Image: RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white against a dark green background. There is also a bold white line separating the words RNIB connect Radio from 20th Anniversary.
8m Nov 10, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1550: Chatting Games & More With Chad Bouton
With more and more games including accessibility as part of their design, we have seen a raise in numbers of blind and partially sighted gaming enthusiasts. Today, our Paulina Kuchorew is chatting to Chad Bouton of The Unsyted Radio, who is an avid gamer and an accredited accessibility consultant for video games. More here: The Unsyted Radio • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters (https://podc...
7m Nov 10, 2023
7m
S2 Ep269: Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley - November
Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. Now that we are truly into Autumn we are going to be tuning into a few of the sensory experiences the season brings including: geese, starlings, and some autumnal fragrance. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio (https://audioboom....
3m Nov 06, 2023
3m
S1 Ep1549: Greater Anglia Virtual Train Station Tours
Greater Anglia and Network Rail have collaborated to add London Liverpool Street station to their virtual tours to help travellers explore the stations before their journey. Hubert has been finding out more about how they work, and how blind and partially sighted people can get involved with Greater Anglia’s accessibility work.
8m Nov 03, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1548: As We Move from Autumn into Winter Time, What Actually Is a Cough and What Should We Do About It?
With maybe more and more people coughing now as we move through autumn into winter time, for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow it is all about having a cough and what to do about it. Our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about whether a cough is just a way of getting rid of phlegm and whether there are times when we should go an...
4m Nov 02, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1547: VocalEyes What’s On 31 October 2023
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 Cult of Beauty - Open from 2...
7m Oct 31, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1546: Easy Eye Care Service launches in South East London
A new community eye care service has launched in South East London to provide more accessible eye care for people with learning disabilities and / or who are autistic. Hubert has been finding out more information about the service.
9m Oct 23, 2023
9m
S1 Ep1545: VocalEyes What’s On 23 October 2023
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 Mousetrap - Wednesday 25 Oct...
6m Oct 23, 2023
6m
S2 Ep268: Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley - October
Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. This month, some things to keep an ear out for when out walking near heathland, grassland or woodland. With special appearance by: red dear stags, wild boar, and apples! Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio (https://audioboom.com/...
5m Oct 16, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1544: Welcome Return For Ceredigion Talking Newspaper
Blind and partially sighted people living in the Ceredigion area will be pleased to learn about the return of Ceredigion Talking Newspaper. Barry Snell chats to Syd Smith, the man behind the relaunch of much loved talking newspaper. {Image: RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary written in white against a dark green background. There is also a bold white line separating the words RNIB connect Ra...
5m Oct 16, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1543: Apart From Flu What Other Winter Illnesses Should We Be Looking Out For?
Following on from our last check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow, for this week’s check in Elizabeth tells our Toby Davey all about other winter illnesses we should be looking out for over the next few months. Elizabeth began by telling Toby all about sinusitis, what it is, what causes the condition, the symptoms and how to treat sinusitis. Then to wheth...
4m Oct 13, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1542: Sight Loss Council Conference 2023, interviews with Members
Hubert has attended the Sight Loss Council conference in Birmingham, where he managed to speak to a couple of volunteers from different Sight Loss Councils about their local contributions.
4m Oct 12, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1534: Sight Loss Council Conference 2023: Interview with Emma Hughes
Hubert has been attending the 2023 Sight Loss Council Conference in Birmingham organised by Thomas Pocklington Trust, and supported by NaviLens. There he had a chat with TPT's director of services Emma Hughes about the Sight Loss Councils.
4m Oct 11, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1539: Chris Simpson's Shortcuts To Happiness Chemicals
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. RNIB Mental Health First Aid Instructor Chris Simpson,  shares his shortcuts to happiness chemicals and how to hack them. If you’d lik...
4m Oct 10, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1541: Holly Tuke's Tips For Digital Wellbeing
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Creator of Life of a Blind Girl blog and social media star, Holly Tuke, shares her Top Tips for Digital Wellbeing. If you’d like to ta...
2m Oct 10, 2023
2m
S1 Ep1540: Happy Books From The RNIB Library
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Today, sharing her best picks for a happy read is RNIB Library's Lynne Livingstone. If you’d like to talk to someone who understands w...
7m Oct 10, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1538: Fi's Gardening Tips For Autumn
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. And sharing her top tips for what we can get up to in our gardens this autumn, is keen gardener Fi. If you’d like to talk to someone w...
6m Oct 10, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1537: Alyson's Tips For A Good Sleep In Cold Months
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. And sharing her top tips for how to get a better night's rest over the cold months is Alyson O'Brien from Sleep Scotland. If you’d lik...
5m Oct 10, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1536: Mindfulness Tips With RNIB's Amanda Hawkins
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Today, learn about mindfulness and how to practice it in your daily life with Amanda Hawkins, RNIB's Head of Mental Health and Counsell...
3m Oct 10, 2023
3m
S1 Ep1535: Quick Breathing Exercise With Kim Jaye
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. In spirit of this year's theme, that mental health is a universal human right, we're highlighting some of our best features to improve knowledge, raise awareness and promote better mental health. Today, let's take a deep breath and slow things down with this quick breathing exercise from Kim Jaye. If you’d like to talk to someon...
5m Oct 10, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1531: Why Do Certain People Need to Have a Yearly Flu Vaccination?
With the days starting to get a bit shorter and maybe a nip in the air too, flu season will be soon upon us if not already. So for this weeks regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth why certain people need a yearly flu vaccination. Elizabeth then explained to Toby from her own experience what the difference i...
5m Sep 27, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1533: Invisible Cinema Event
Take a listen as Hubert finds out about a unique film based event taking place in the West Midlands on the 1st of October.
4m Sep 27, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1532: Attending The Discover Digital Workshop At Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Discover Digital is a project from the Alliance that raises awareness of using digital resources to support our health and wellbeing. . They recently ran a workshop for blind and partially sighted people at Forth Valley Sensory Centre, and our Paulina went over to check it out. Find out more about Discover Digital here: Discover Digital - Digital (alliance-scotland.org.uk) (https://www.allian...
9m Sep 26, 2023
9m
S1 Ep1530: Mel Griffiths Talks about her Time on The Chase
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a blind or partially sighted contestant on the ITV game show The Chase? Hubert has been talking to Mel, one of the contestants that has recently been on the show about their experience.
9m Sep 25, 2023
9m
S1 Ep1529: Disability Blogger Empish J Thomas Shares Her Story
Empish J Thomas is a freelance writer and disability blogger in the USA, who has been living with sight loss for more than 20 years. She has been sharing her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell. To find out more about Empish and her blogs visit empishjthomas.com (https://empishthomas.com/) {Image: A head-shot of a smiling Empish. She appears to be wearing a navy blue suit jacket with...
8m Sep 19, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1528: VocalEyes What’s On 12 September 2023
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: Crazy for You - Wednesday 20 Sep...
6m Sep 12, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1527: 'Blind' Dave Heeley Completes Hadrian's Wall Challenge
Barry Snell caught up with charity fundraiser 'Blind' Dave Heeley, OBE who had just completed the Hadrian's Wall challenge, a 5 day trek from Newcastle to Cumbria to raise money for the Albion Foundation (https://www.wba.co.uk/albion-foundation) A veteran of many challenges around the World, this latest one certainly had it's challenges for Dave and his team. To learn more about Dave and his ...
8m Sep 08, 2023
8m
S2 Ep267: Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley - August/September
Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. This month,  as RNIB Connect Radio celebrates 20 years, Andy has some special things to listen out for in nature this month, including the annoying wasp, charm of goldfinches and some common kestrels. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connec...
5m Sep 04, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1526: A New Way of Detecting Prostate Cancer and Why it is Important to Have Regular Checks if You are a Man Over 50….
With many recent news reports around prostate cancer for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are going to be talking about prostate cancer and why it is so important for men over 50 to have regular checks. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about a possible new way of detecting prostate cancer before then e...
4m Aug 31, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1526: A New Way of Detecting Prostate Cancer and Why it is Important to Have Regular Checks if You are a Man Over 50….
With many recent news reports around prostate cancer for this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are going to be talking about prostate cancer and why it is so important for men over 50 to have regular checks. Elizabeth began by telling RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about a possible new way of detecting prostate cancer before then e...
4m Aug 31, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1525: VocalEyes What’s On 14 August 2023
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: Heathers, The Musical - Thursday...
6m Aug 14, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1524: How Concerned Should We be About Urine Infections and Those TikTok Caster Oil Videos
For this week’s regular check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow we are talking about something we may all not want to mention, urine infections along with Elizabeth’s thoughts and reaction to those misleading TikTok videos going around claiming that rubbing caster oil around or into your eyes could help to cure eye issues and some eye conditions which is tot...
5m Aug 10, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1523: Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley - August
Time to connect with the natural world around with Andy Shipley. This month, Andy listen out for a bird you can commonly hear at this time of year, plus we get low to the ground as we explore the grasslands and a sensory activity. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4635327-se...
4m Aug 09, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1522: VocalEyes What’s On 28 July 2023
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: Midsummer Mechanicals - Wednesda...
6m Jul 28, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1521: Sight Loss Story - Nicky Williams
Now, it's time for another sight loss story from an RNIB Customer as Hywel Davies chats to Nicky Williams.
5m Jul 27, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1520: What’s Accessibility Like At The Fringe?
With Edinburgh Festival Fringe taking place from Friday 4th till Monday 28th of August, we thought let’s find out what’s accessibility like at the festival this year? Our Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Deputy Chief Executive of the Fringe, Lyndsey Jackson. Find out more about accessibility at the festival here: Accessibility | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com) (https://www.edfringe.com/ex...
7m Jul 21, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1519: How Serious is the Rise in Tick Bites?
With recent reports about the rise in the number of people getting tick bites, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth how serious this rise in Tick bites might be and should we be concerned at all. Elizabeth then explained to Toby how obvious it might be knowing when you have been bitten, how to remo...
4m Jul 21, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1518: VocalEyes What’s On 14 July 2023
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: Patriots - Saturday 22 July, 2.3...
6m Jul 14, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1517: VocalEyes What’s On 4 July 2023
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: Spirit of Invention - Saturday 8...
6m Jul 04, 2023
6m
S1 Ep1515: What Are the Possible Dangers for Us All of the Heat and Hot Weather?
As we seem to be experiencing a bit of a heat wave at the moment, for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow our Toby Davey asks Elizabeth what the dangers might be for us all of the heat and hot weather. Elizabeth began by explaining to Toby some of the dangers around the heat and hot weather, outlining that some people might be more vulnerabl...
4m Jul 03, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1516: What Is It Like To Use The Aira Assistance App?
Following Hubert’s interview with Antony Merlyn about the Aira trials at Stevenage station, he spoke afterwards to one of the volunteer testers about their experience using the app. Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.
8m Jun 30, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1516: What Is The Aira Assistance App?
Some rail companies have been testing the Aira assistance app at some of their stations. Our Hubert has taken a trip to Stevenage, where he spoke to one of the rail company representatives about the ongoing trials and future of accessible train travel. Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line u...
7m Jun 30, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1514: How accessible is air travel for blind and partially sighted people?
If you are thinking about jetting off for your summer holidays or just flying off within the UK for a weekend break, how accessible might air travel be for blind and partially sighted people and what about flying off with your Guide Dog or Assistance Dog too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with John Welsman, Customer Experience Lead at Guide Dogs to talk about some of the access iss...
10m Jun 27, 2023
10m
S2 Ep266: Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley - June/July
Time to connect with the natural world around us with nature guide Andy Shipley. In this episode we will be turning our ears to the sky and tuning into some of our aerial gymnasts. Plus, a sensory activity and some ways you can help wildlife at this time of year. Find the full Sensory Reflections Playlist here: Audioboom / Sensory Reflections With Andy Shipley on RNIB Connect Radio (https://a...
4m Jun 26, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1513: Exploring Dance and Visual Impairment
Barry Snell chats to dancer and choreographer Holly Thomas, to learn about her exciting dance project Hal Light, which explores the often unchartered territory of dance and visual impairment. To learn more about the Half Light project here https://hollythomasdance.co.uk/projects/half-light/ Image: Close up Picture of Holly standing up with her arms bent at the elbows pointing upwards. She is ...
8m Jun 15, 2023
8m
S1 Ep1512: Is Soaking Up the Sun Good or Bad for Us?
With the temperature rising and much more hours of sunshine now that we seem to be in summer time for this week’s check in with Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick from New Life Pharmacy in Glasgow RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davy asks Elizabeth whether the sun is good or bad for us. Elizabeth also talks about the potential benefits of vitamin D from the sun and risks of skin cancer from being out too ...
4m Jun 02, 2023
4m
S1 Ep1511: VocalEyes What’s On 1 June 2023
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 weekly email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Once on This Island - Saturday 10...
5m Jun 01, 2023
5m
S1 Ep1510: Bringing Books To Life
RNIB Connect  Radio's Barry Snell chats to Colin Sinclair from Behear audio and his daughter Amy, about their exciting audiobook service, which features dramatised stories and boasts of being like Netflix without the pictures. They were inspired to set up Behear after Amy was involved in a road accident which resulted in sight loss. To find out more about Behear audio click here  (https://www...
7m May 25, 2023
7m