S2 Ep1400: Wintering - Roundtable
How can we embrace the colder seasons and look after our mental health? For our ‘wintering’ roundtable, we brought together four panellists to share tips for making the cold months feel a bit brighter and discuss how they’ve gotten through darker times in their lives. Join Professor of Applied Counselling and Psychotherapy Research in Sight Loss Mhairi Thurston, RNIB Connect Radio’s Pete Wild...
31m Oct 10, 2025
31m
S2 Ep1413: Lachi Discusses Her New Book "I Identify as Blind..."
Award-winning musician and activist Lachi is about to release her new book, offering a fresh perspective on disability as a source of strength, innovation, and cultural power. Hywel Davies found caught up with the author ahead of the book’s January release.
22m Oct 09, 2025
22m
S2 Ep1412: Upcoming Events From Children's Charity VICTA
Children and young person’s charity ‘VICTA’ are offering a number of great opportunities in the winter months. Hywel Davies has been finding out what’s available. You can find more information on each of the events on the VICTA website: Young Achievers Create Family Day - The Tate Modern - VICTA (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victa.org.uk%2Fvicta-calen...
7m Oct 09, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1411: World Sight Day 2025 RNIB NI
To find out how RNIB Northern Ireland is marking World Sight Day this Thursday, David Hogg spoke to Joe Kenny…
4m Oct 09, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1408: World Sight Day 2025 and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
For World Sight Day 2025 (Thursday 9 October 2025) the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB invite everyone to #LoveYourEyes and help make the case for eye care that is accessible, available, and affordable for everyone, everywhere. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Simon Darvil, Head of Communications and Campaigns at the International Agency for the Prevent...
8m Oct 09, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1410: RNIB Cymru Launch New Manifesto
RNIB Cymru have set out four priorities for the Welsh Government ahead of the 2026 Senedd Elections. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. You can read a pdf document of the full manifesto 'A Fairer Wales: Equality in Sight', by visiting this link - RNIB_Cymru_manifesto.pdf (https://media.rnib.org.uk/documents/RNIB_Cymru_manifesto.pdf)
16m Oct 09, 2025
16m
S2 Ep1407: The Sense of Sculpture by Dr Victoria Claire
Dr Victoria Claire is a Professional Artist In Contemporary Sculpture who is also registered blind and her new exhibition ‘The Sense of Sculpture’ invites audiences to experience sculpture through touch, sound, and emotion in the dark at The Art House in Wakefield from 18 October to 1 November 2025. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Dr Victoria Claire and Damon Jackson-Waldock, Co ...
17m Oct 08, 2025
17m
S2 Ep1405: Sight Village Exhibition Returns To London
Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village London. For more information on the exhibition and how to get tickets, visit the QAC website - Sight Village London 2025 - NEW VENUE - Queen Alexandra College (https://www.qa...
6m Oct 06, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1404: RNIB Fringe Panel Event at the Labour Party Conference 2025
At the recent Labour Party Conference in Liverpool over 40 corporate and business leaders joined the RNIB Fringe Panel Event where a dynamic panel of representatives from business and broadcasters shared how putting accessibility at the heart of their organisations can deliver real benefits to everyone. The panel was chaired by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant at ITV News...
7m Oct 06, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1403: Steve Burge Drum Clinic
 Blind drummer Steve Burge is holding a fundraising drum clinic this week. David Hogg finds out more.
5m Oct 06, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1402: Inclusive Design And The 'Talu Card'
How can RNIB help to shape the delivery of new products and services to ensure that they are as accessible and inclusive as possible? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the impact that working with RNIB’s Inclusive Design team has been having on the ‘Talu Card’.
6m Oct 06, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1401: Audio Drama Created By VI People From Teeside
Looking for a new audio drama, featuring guide dog shakes and guest-house mishaps? Blind and Partially sighted people from the Teeside area have been creating a 4-part audio series which is launching this month. Amelia spoke to Pam Bennett, the Managing Director or Going For Independence, to learn more. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold bla...
8m Oct 06, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1399: Oban Blind Man Is Voice Of Lidl Self-Checkouts
Alan Macdonald, a blind man from Oban, recently became the voce of self-checkouts in Scottish Lidl stores. He told Amelia about the competition, recording process and celebrations. Contact Alan via email on alanmacdonald79@gmail.com 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 l...
6m Oct 03, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1398: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Talented Mr Ripley, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This time we step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition with ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with descript...
6m Oct 03, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1393: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 03/10/25
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio chat to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk (mailto:campaigns@rnib.org.uk) You can visit rnib.org.uk/news or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on X or search your socials for RNIB Campaign...
9m Oct 03, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1397: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Becomes an RNIB Visibility Better Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the first NHS Trust and Health Board in the UK to become an RNIB Visibility Better Employer. The Visibility Better Employer standard is an RNIB programme for employers, backed by major organisations including Tesco and the Department for Work & Pensions, helping them to become better and more inclusive employers for people with sight loss. RNIB Connect...
11m Oct 02, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1396: Great British Bake Off - Looking for Blind and Partially Sighted Bakers for the Next Series
Are you a fan of Channel 4’s baking show ‘The Great British Bake Off’ and think your baking might be worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake or good enough for you to become star Baker? Well now is your chance to take part in the technical challenge and bring your show stopper to the top table as Love Productions, the production company behind The Great British Bake Off, are really keen for blind...
9m Oct 02, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1395: Making Payments More Accessible With The TaluCard
A new type of accessible payment card could be making its way to your pocket very soon. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the TaluCard. For more information, visit the TaluCard website - Talu (https://talucard.com/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect R...
10m Oct 01, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1394: Lee Miller - A Major Retrospective at Tate Britain
Tate Britain presents the largest retrospective of photographer Lee Miller ever staged. Spanning the full breadth of Miller’s multifaceted practice, from her participation in French surrealism to her war reportage, the exhibition reveals how her innovative and fearless approach pushed the boundaries of photography, producing some of the most iconic images of the modern era. Around 230 vintage a...
13m Oct 01, 2025
13m
S2 Ep1446: October Almanac
What birds can you listen our for as the leaves change? Where does the jack-o-lantern come from? Amelia shares the history, folklore and nature of October in this month's almanac. Learn more about the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - The year in nature (https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/the-year-in-nature) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white back...
7m Oct 01, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1391: South East London Sight Loss Council - Free Live Well, Get Active Day
A great opportunity for blind and partially sighted people living in South East London to try a range of VI sports at the South East London Sight Loss Council’s Free Live Well, Get Active Day at Sidcup Leisure Centre on Saturday 25 October from 12 noon to 5pm. Accessible sports and activities range from VI Tennis and VI Cricket to spin, Zumba, and yoga. All sessions are led by experienced coac...
7m Sep 30, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1392: New RNIB Support Groups Available
RNIB are launching a new series of support groups run by qualified counsellors. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the benefits of sharing your story. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.
5m Sep 29, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1439: Domiciliary Care Optometry Scotland
Our David Hogg finds out about who is eligible for domiciliary eye care in Scotland. He’s been speaking to Richard Spruce from Optometry Scotland
3m Sep 29, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1378: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 27/09/2025
Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week with it being National Eye Health Week Matt began by talking about the launch of the RNIB Scotland and RNIB Cymru manifestos in the lead up to the 2026 Scottish and Welsh elections, then to the RNIB’s presence at the party political c...
8m Sep 27, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1389: Visionary Conference 2025 - Ending Reflections
We’ll head to the Visionary Annual Conference one final time, as Amelia gets final reflections from the team behind the event. Learn more about Visionary on their website - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary (https://www.visionary.org.uk/) 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 t...
5m Sep 26, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1388: Visionary Conference 2025 - How Can You Use AI In Everyday Tasks?
What are some everyday uses of AI for your work or personal life? Amelia spoke to Helen Donkin from Henshaws, who is also studying a masters in AI, to learn about some great uses she’s come across. Learn more about Henshaws on their website - Henshaws - Beyond Expectations (https://www.henshaws.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9989641818&gclid=CjwKCAjw89jGBhB0EiwA2o1On3XUtQv2Uyaqn7ocYQUaKG4...
8m Sep 26, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1387: Visionary Conference 2025 - Day 2 Panellists on AI in the Sight Loss Sector
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Sarah Watson from The National Lottery Community Fund and Hel...
7m Sep 26, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1386: Visionary Conference 2025 - Guide Dogs On Using AI Responsibly
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Char Speedy from Guide Dogs about how they are applying AI to...
5m Sep 26, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1385: Visionary Conference 2025 - Amit Singh Kalley On Safe Social Media and AI Use
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Day 2 began with Panel 'Balancing Innovation And Responsibility: AI, Social Media And Ethical Communications' and Amelia spoke to Amit Singh Kalley for tips on safe social media and AI use af...
4m Sep 26, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1384: Visionary Conference 2025 - Blind Ambition Recruitment Hub
Blind Ambition have launched a new recruitment hub which aims to make job-hunting more accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to founder Seema Flower at the Visionary Annual Conference 2025 to learn more and hear her tips for VI job seekers. Visit the Hub Website here - Blind Ambition: Visual Awareness Training for Disability Inclusion (https://recruitment.blindambiti...
5m Sep 26, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1383: Visionary Conference 2025 - Conference Accessibility
What are some ideas you can use to make events and conferences more accessible and inclusive? The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Amy Pearman from Visionary to hear what they’ve put in place. Learn more about ...
7m Sep 26, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1406: Visionary Conference 2025 - Sharing Lived Experience with Shari Attuh
Join Amelia on the conference floor of the Visionary Annual Conference 2025 in Birmingham. She spoke to Shari Attuh, Lived Experience Leadership Projects Officer at Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT), to learn more about her sight loss story and the experiences behind the workshop 'Getting it right, by getting real: Building safe spaces for Lived Experience.' Learn more about TPT on their website...
6m Sep 26, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1382: Visionary Conference 2025 - Blatchington Court Trust
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Joanne Teager from Blatchington Court Trust about supporting young VI people to self-advocate. Learn more about Blatchington Court trust on their website - Blatchington Court...
6m Sep 26, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1381: Visionary Conference 2025 - Excellence In Inclusion Panel Highlights
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Ellie Southwood from Fight For Sight, BBC Strategic Disability Lead Robbie Crow and Paralympian and Speaker Darren Harris after the 'Excellence In Inclusion' panel which also ...
10m Sep 26, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1380: Visionary Conference 2025 - MyVision Oxfordshire Wellbeing Walk
Let’s join Amelia in Birmingham at the Visionary Annual Conference where local, national, and international sight loss organisations gathered together. She stepped into the courtyard with Nathan Tree and Andy Smith from MyVision Oxfordshire to talk about their upcoming wellbeing walk and the benefits of getting outdoors. Learn more about MyVision Oxfordshire on their website - MyVision Oxford...
7m Sep 26, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1379: Visionary Conference 2025 - Day 1 Look Ahead
The Visionary Annual Conference took place in Birmingham this week, where local and national sight loss organisations came together to share ideas for better supporting blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to Visionary CEO, Fiona Sandford, at the start of day 1 to learn what attendees could expect. Learn more about Visionary on their website - Welcome to Visionary - Visionary (htt...
3m Sep 26, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1377: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This week we have the return of a much-missed detective icon from the small screen to the theatre stage with ‘Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts’ with som...
7m Sep 26, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1722: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted People In Aberfeldy
RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people living in rural or isolated areas of Scotland. David Hogg spoke to Billy Mackie from Aberfeldy
5m Sep 25, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1376: Unified Services Sarah Kells
Let’s hear how being introduced to the RNIB and their services transformed one woman’s outlook following their diagnosis with Macular Degeneration
6m Sep 25, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1375: Why Getting Support At Point of Diagnosis Matters - Natalie's Story
Sight loss charity RNIB has warned that thousands of people could be missing out on vital support at one of the most critical points of a sight loss journey – diagnosis. Joining Paulina Kuchorew to share her story and the support she found through RNIB is Natalie Holford. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline ...
9m Sep 25, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1374: RNIB ECLO Service Comes To Hertfordshire and West Essex
We’re focusing today on the launch of an important service across the Hertfordshire and West Essex. Three new Eye Care Liaison Services are now available across the region, and will fill a vital gap, ensuring that patients no longer have to navigate sight loss without guidance. Joining us now to talk about the life-changing work of Eye care liaison officers, also known as ECLOs, are Nicki Her...
9m Sep 24, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1373: RNIB's Robin Spinks Shares His Thoughts On The WeWalk Partnership
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4m Sep 24, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1372: RNIB's Matt Stringer Reflects On The WeWalk Event
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6m Sep 24, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1371: National Eye Health Week 2025
This week is National Eye Health Week, to find out more about how we should be looking after our eye health, David Hogg spoke to Louise Gow.
7m Sep 24, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1370: Maggie Moore Shares WeWalk's Interesting Use Cases
We continue our coverage of the WeWalk event which took place at RNIB's Grimaldi Building in London, where Hubert hears from Maggie Moore about the more interesting use cases of the WeWalk Smart Cane 2, plus how this product can complement guide dog users at a particular stage of a guide dog journey. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black ca...
5m Sep 24, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1369: WeWalk Highlight Their Products
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6m Sep 24, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1368: Canon World Unseen at Iziko National Museum, Cape Town, South Africa
The very successful Canon ‘World Unseen’ exhibition which showcases a series of photographs taken by world-renowned photographers accompanied by elevated prints, audio descriptions, soundscapes and braille that launched at Somerset House in London in April 2024 is now out on tour. Canon worked closely with the RNIB on the launch of the exhibition at Somerset House and now ‘World Unseen’ is on ...
10m Sep 23, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1367: How KPMG Has Achieved The RNIB Visibly Better Employer Standard
In this podcast, Hubert shines a light on the companies that have achieved RNIB's Visibly Better Employer standard. We hear from KPMG, and Katie from RNIB's Visibly Better Employer team. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a ...
11m Sep 23, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1365: Carveco’s AI Tools Bring Images to Life Through Accessible Tactile Artworks
At the recent ‘Touch Beyond Vision’ exhibition and event at the Oxo Tower in London on Monday 15 September 2025 Carveco was showcasing how their AI tools are turning images into accessible tactile relief works of art, bringing photographs and images to life for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Robert Newman, Managing Director of Carveco, to expl...
15m Sep 23, 2025
15m
S2 Ep1366: Transport For All Launch Digital Archive
A new digital archive has launched where you can explore 40 years of campaign for accessible transport. Amelia spoke to Cat Whitehouse, Co-CEO of Transport For All, to learn more. You can learn more and visit the archive on the Transport For All website - Disabled Campaigners Mark Accessible Transport History | Transport for All (https://www.transportforall.org.uk/blog/2025/09/18/disabled-cam...
6m Sep 22, 2025
6m