S2 Ep910: What Happens When We Hear About Shortages of Medicines?
We do hear from time to time about shortages of medicines in our local Pharmacy which has come up again recently in the news. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are going to find out a bit more about why this happens and what our Pharmacist do to make sure that we do still manage to get the regular medications that we need. Elizabeth began by explain...
4m Apr 01, 2025
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S2 Ep912: About Vision Northumberland
If you live in the Northumberland area and were interested in what your local sight charity has to offer, Hubert finds out in this podcast from Jennifer Dalton exactly what’s available.
4m Apr 01, 2025
4m
S2 Ep909: New Sight Loss Survey From Retina UK
You have a chance to contribute your views regarding life with sight loss, as Hubert speaks to Retina UK about the new sight loss survey they are running.
7m Mar 27, 2025
7m
S2 Ep907: Can You See Me Now Art Exhibition
Do you fancy seeing unique art created by a blind artist? Hubert has been chatting to one artist who has created their own art exhibition which you can now see for yourself in London until the 29th of March.
5m Mar 25, 2025
5m
S2 Ep908: Guide Dog Blogs – Issy McGrath, Meet Ice and Yang
This week on Guide Dog Blogs we meet Issy, as she tells us about her retired guide dog Ice, and her currant guide dog Yang, and how they stand out and what makes them unique.
8m Mar 25, 2025
8m
S2 Ep906: What is Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a name you have certainly heard many times in terms of sight conditions, but what is it? Well, Hubert finds out in this podcast.
8m Mar 24, 2025
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S2 Ep905: Do You See What I See Art Exhibitions at rail stations in Collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust
If you are interested in seeing some very unique art, you can come along to certain railway stations on the Greater Anglia network, and see an art exhibition created collaboratively with blind and partially sighted artists, Sight Loss Councils from Thomas Pocklington Trust, and sighted artists help also. Hubert had a chat with Samantha Leftwich from TPT to find out more.
8m Mar 24, 2025
8m
S2 Ep904: An Update on The Braille and Silent Movies Project With Polly Goodwin
Late in 2024, we talked to audio describer Polly Goodwin about her project , which aimed to help people access silent movies using Braille. Hubert has managed to catch up with her to get the latest update, and news regarding a first screening.
10m Mar 20, 2025
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S2 Ep903: How Useful and Affective are Home Testing Kits for Certain Diseases?
With recent news about issues regarding home testing kits for certain diseases, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the effectiveness and usefulness of home testing kits for certain diseases. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth what she felt about home testing kits for diseases like diabetes, bowel cancer, coeliac disea...
6m Mar 12, 2025
6m
S2 Ep902: VocalEyes What’s On 12 March 2025
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: Vital Signs: Another World is Po...
6m Mar 12, 2025
6m
S2 Ep901: Discussing Glaucoma For World Glaucoma Week 2025
World Glaucoma Week (WGW), runs from 9–15 March, uniting health organisations and charities worldwide to raise awareness about glaucoma. This year, Glaucoma UK is encouraging people to prioritise their eye health by booking an eye test, learning more about the disease, or spreading the word. Barry Snell spoke to Glaucoma UK's Robyn Asprey to find out more. To learn more about Glaucoma UK and ...
10m Mar 11, 2025
10m
S2 Ep899: Lizzi Jordan MBE talks Dare Devil
RNIB were invited to an exclusive screening of the new Dare Devil Born Again series. After some pop corn and the 2 episodes, Hubert spoke to Paralympian Lizzi Jordan MBE, and got her opinions on the show and disability representation in TV and film.
5m Mar 05, 2025
5m
S2 Ep900: Hubert Speaks to Livi and Leon From The Traitors
Hubert went along to an exclusive screening of Daredevil Born Again. He managed to catch up with Livi and Leon from the very popular show the Traitors, and got their opinions on the show they’ve just watched. He also asked them what they’d like to see done to help blind and partially sighted people in society. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bo...
6m Mar 05, 2025
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S2 Ep896: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Travel and Transport
Linda joins us for the final time here on guide dog blogs, and this time we are talking travel experiences, tips and tricks.
8m Mar 03, 2025
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S2 Ep898: VocalEyes What’s On 3 March 2025
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: Kinky Boots - Thursday 6 March, ...
7m Mar 03, 2025
7m
S2 Ep897: Keeping Track Of and Taking Medicine Correctly…
This week for our regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about keeping on top of our medications. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about why we need to take some medications before or after eating, and whether some drinks or food have an affect on the medications we take. Ending with some hints on the best way to keep track of the m...
5m Feb 28, 2025
5m
S2 Ep895: Louise Wright Sight Loss Story
This week, Hubert hears about Louise’s sight loss story, and finds out just how you can manage being a civil servant, and a parent with sight loss, take a listen for a very inspirational story.
10m Feb 27, 2025
10m
S2 Ep895: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons Talks Shopping and Restaurants
Hubert welcomes Linda back to Guide Dog Blogs, this time he hears about the trips Chips and Chester had to shops and restaurants. Listen out for a funny father Christmas toy story and much more.
8m Feb 24, 2025
8m
S2 Ep894: Maureen’s Sight Loss Story
In this week’s sight loss story, Hubert chats to Maureen, who had sight loss since she was very young, but thanks to going to boarding school, the help of her mother who also experienced sight loss, she has adapted to life with sight loss and helped her children to do exactly the same.
10m Feb 20, 2025
10m
S2 Ep893: VocalEyes What’s On 18 February 2025
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: An Inspector Calls - Saturday 22...
5m Feb 18, 2025
5m
S2 Ep892: Deafblind UK Research Centre To Launch At BCU
Barry Snell talks to Dr Peter Simcock, from Birmingham City University (BCU), about an exciting new education and research centre, which hopes to address the issue of dual sensory loss. 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 sma...
6m Feb 17, 2025
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S2 Ep891: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Enrichment Toys
Linda Parsons is back for Guide Dog Blogs this week, and we are talking Enrichment Toys, and learn about another new toy and how useful it can be. Check this out for ideas of toys you could get for your dog to make food time more interesting.
6m Feb 17, 2025
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S2 Ep890: Scalp Conditions and Hair Loss….
With all the cold weather we have been experiencing recently and many of us being sensible and wearing hats, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the sort of scalp conditions that Elizabeth tends to see people coming into the pharmacy with. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether dandruff is one of the more common co...
4m Feb 17, 2025
4m
S2 Ep891: Sarah Cobb Sight Loss Story
In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert speaks to university student Sarah Cobb about her sight loss journey. They chat coping mechanisms, studying, and the benefits of sporting activity, in Sarah’s case Goal Ball.
8m Feb 13, 2025
8m
S2 Ep891: Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Guide Dog Story
On this week’s Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert is joined by a new contributor Linda Parsons, as he finds out about the 2 guide dogs she has had, Chester and Chips.
8m Feb 10, 2025
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S2 Ep891: Janice Mitchel – Public Transport
This time on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert catches up with Janice, to find out how she and her dog Megan take on the world of public transport, and what tips Janice has to other guide dog owners which might help them on their travels.
9m Feb 03, 2025
9m
S2 Ep889: VocalEyes What’s On 3 February 2025
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: Titanique - Sunday 9 February, 3...
5m Feb 03, 2025
5m
S2 Ep888: Weight Loss, BMI and Injections for Weight Management…
With a lot in the news recently around health professionals changing obesity measurements away from BMI and a lot of talk about injections for weight management too, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth to explain exactly what BMI actually means. Then to Elizabeth’s thoughts on those injections for we...
4m Jan 31, 2025
4m
S2 Ep880: Chris Wilkins Sight Loss Story
This week, Hubert chats to Chris, who list his sight at the age of 19th, but thanks to technology, specialist education, and his love for cycling, he has learned to adapt to life with sight loss.
8m Jan 30, 2025
8m
S2 Ep887: University Study Focuses On Early Glaucoma Detection
Barry Snell chats to Optometrist  Dr Jonathan Denniss from University of Bradford, who is chief investigator for a new new study which aims to improve the way Glaucoma is detected. The project, which is funded by the Medical Research Council, also aims to reduce misdiagnosis of the disease. If you would like to find out more about the trial please email j.denniss@bradford.ac.uk
7m Jan 28, 2025
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S2 Ep886: Guide Dog Blogs – Janice Mitchel – Restaurants and Shopping
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.
9m Jan 27, 2025
9m
S2 Ep884: VocalEyes What’s On 20 January 2025
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: UCL’s Grant Museum of Zoology - ...
6m Jan 20, 2025
6m
S2 Ep885: Guide Dog Blogs – Phil Rutter – Public Transport
On guide dog blogs this week, Hubert once again chats to Phil, and finds out how he deals with public transport when traveling with his guide dog, and there’s a little bonus trip for the accommodation side of travel too.
9m Jan 20, 2025
9m
S2 Ep882: A Sweet Giveaway From Annie's Cake Creations
Annie Spooner is an owner of a cake making business in Colchester. She also happens to live with Retinitis Pigmentosa, or RP for short. She spoke with our Paulina Kuchorew about her passion, her sight loss, and also shares how you can nominate someone for a sweet giveaway. You can follow Annie on social media by searching for "Annie's Cake Creations." Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo....
9m Jan 14, 2025
9m
S2 Ep881: At the Beginning of the Year Does it Help Promising to Make All Those Healthy New Year’s Resolutions?
As we start the New year for the first of our regular check ins with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about those New year’s resolutions we make at the beginning of the year to be a bit more healthier and what affect they might have on our bodies too. Elizabeth began by chatting with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey firstly about the coughs and colds that seem to be around a...
5m Jan 13, 2025
5m
S2 Ep883: Dave Heeley To Run His Final London Marathon
Blind Dave Heeley OBE is a fundraiser from the West Midlands, who has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for West Bromwhich Albion's - Albion Foundation. Dave is currently training for his 17th and final London marathon. To make his final marathon even more special, he will be joined on the day by his daughters. Barry Snell caught up with him to find out how it's all going. Image shows t...
8m Jan 13, 2025
8m
S2 Ep878: Andy Brown Sight Loss Story
In our weekly sight loss story, Hubert cats to Andy, who lost his sight in his teenage years, and has adapted to sight loss thanks to help from friends and family and discovering how helpful technology can be.
9m Jan 09, 2025
9m
S2 Ep877: Dog Blogs – Janice Mitchel – Free Running
This week, Hubert finds out how Janice Mitchel takes her guide dog out free running, they talk about other dog owners that we could meet on the free runs, and also Janice explains just how unique her bond with her dog Megan is in one particular way.
9m Jan 06, 2025
9m
S2 Ep879: Winter Warmer: A Recipe For Sweet And Spicy Hot Orange Drink
With a slightly spicy, but definitely warming recipe, here's Paulina trying out the sweet and spicy hot orange drink. 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.
4m Jan 06, 2025
4m
S2 Ep873: Linda Parsons Sight Loss Story
Time for another sight loss story, as Hubert chats to Linda Parsons about her experiences of adapting to life with sight loss in the 1960s and 70s, her views on mainstream education, and the love of reading.
6m Jan 02, 2025
6m
S2 Ep876: Guide Dog Blogs – Phil Rutter – Members Of The Public
To give you a bit of a laugh over the Christmas period, Hubert has been chatting to Phil, as they talked about the funny moments with members of the public meeting their K9 companions.
9m Dec 23, 2024
9m
S2 Ep875: Fiona Musgrove Sight Loss Story
This week, Hubert chats to Fiona, who lost her sight due to a reaction to an antibiotic. However Fiona has since then adapted to life with sight loss and always tries to motivate other blind and partially sighted people to get socially involved and stay active.
8m Dec 19, 2024
8m
S2 Ep874: VocalEyes What’s On 17 December 2024
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: Hamilton - Thursday 19 December,...
6m Dec 17, 2024
6m
S2 Ep871: Leonardo Da Vinci's Madonna Of The Yarnwider With National Galleries Of Scotland
Explore the beauty and sensational story behind a stolen Leonardo Da Vinci the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS). They have an online, sociable art session exploring 'Madonna Of The Yarnwinder' on the 18th December 2024, from 2 to 3.30pm Amelia spoke to Meg Faragher from the NGS Learning and Engagement team to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNI...
5m Dec 16, 2024
5m
S2 Ep872: Dog Blogs Janice Mitchel - Hospitals
On Guide Dog Blogs this week, Hubert speaks to Janice, and finds out just how doable it is to have your guide dog beside you in a hospital, and how much of a difference it makes to be able to have them there.
9m Dec 16, 2024
9m
S2 Ep870: Carrie Morales Sight Loss Story
Time for our weekly sight loss story feature. This week, Hubert speaks to content creator Carrie Morales, to find out more about her sight loss journey, and how was it to grow up in a family where knowledge of disability was very common.
8m Dec 12, 2024
8m
S2 Ep869: Going To See Six The Musical With Your Guide Dog
What is it like going to see a musical with your guide dog? Today, Luci Franks tells us about her latest excursion to the theatre with her guide dog Mabel. 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.
8m Dec 11, 2024
8m
S2 Ep868: AD Christmas Movie Review: Hot Frosty
The festive season is here, but can it really be Christmas without watching a cheesy rom-com? Reviewing Hot Frosty, it's Kris Wallace and Paulina Kuchorew. Image shows the movie poster: The two leads pose together holding hands with a sleepy snowy village behind them. Jack is on the left, showing off his muscles in a sleeveless boiler suit and a red scarf draped around his neck. He has brown ...
11m Dec 11, 2024
11m
S2 Ep698: Guide Dog Blogs Phil Rutter – Guide Dogs at Events
Hubert is joined by Guide Dog Veteran Phil, this week, they speak about taking their dogs to events, listen out for signs to look out for if you’re dog is finding something stressful, and also what happens when you get hundreds of dogs in one large space…
9m Dec 09, 2024
9m
S2 Ep696: Being Prepared for the Festive Holidays
With festive lights up in our high streets, many Christmas markets tempting us too and with Christmas coming up very quickly now too, for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how to be prepared for the festive holidays. Elizabeth began by advising us all to get our prescriptions in early if we have not already done so then to when and whether our...
5m Dec 06, 2024
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