S2 Ep1511: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted People In Orkney
RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. This month, David Hogg spoke to Sarah Richings who lives in Orkney If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk/scotland Image shows the RNIB C...
8m Nov 28, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1510: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 27/11/2025.
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include RNIB’s response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and a look back at a recent Parliamentary event. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk (mailto:campaigns@...
12m Nov 27, 2025
12m
S2 Ep1509: Cooking And Communication Tools In The RNIB Shop
How can tech help with you festive preparations? Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones. Visit the RNIB Shop here - RNIB Shop (https://shop.rnib.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...
9m Nov 26, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1508: Join The Blind and VI Football Festival In London
Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and sign up details, visit the website -  Blind & VI Football Festival 2025 · Luma (https://luma.com/9d474nxx?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTI0MDI0NTc0Mjg3NDE0AAGnx8FtK...
6m Nov 25, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1507: Seasonal Sale At The RNIB Shop
It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale. In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of the seasonal shop sale.
4m Nov 25, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1506: 'Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future' - Reaction From The 'Tech Talk' Team
The ‘Tech Talk’ team reflect on the recent BBC documentary ‘Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future’. Asking what impact technology like artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles will have on blind and partially sighted people in the future and how RNIB can offer support in the present day. For more information, visit the RNIB shop - RNIB Shop (https://shop.rnib.org.uk/)
6m Nov 24, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1505: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 22/11/2025
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the charity’s Westminster event, taking part in a major piece of work around employment and there’s comment on the publication of the latest Covid-19 report. If you, or someone you know, would like informa...
11m Nov 21, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1504: UK Charity Responds To Latest Covid-19 Inquiry Report
Sight loss charity RNIB has been responding to the latest Covid-19 report, which highlights failings that negatively impacted blind and partially sighted people, by governments around the UK. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Sophie Dudgeon, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs for RNIB, about the main findings. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’...
10m Nov 21, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1502: Making And Creating - Roundtable
How can you share your experiences of sight loss in art? How can making help your wellbeing? What are some accessible methods? We've gathered visually impaired artists and makers Alan Mcintyre, Julie Hale, Kellie Dingwall and Sian Healey to share their experiences and tips for getting creative. Learn more about ways to get creative on the RNIB website - Art and crafts for blind and partially ...
31m Nov 21, 2025
31m
S2 Ep1503: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Moulin Rouge, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Robert Kirkwood 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. They head over to the Birmingham Hippodrome as Vidar reviews the audio described production of Moulin Rouge. About ‘Moulin Rouge.' Enter a world ...
5m Nov 21, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1501: Soundplay Experience - Sub-Bass Soft Space
How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play? Amelia visited Soundplay projects in Glasgow for a tour of their experiences - Here is Co-Founder Bal Cooke showing her the 'Sub-Bass Soft Space' Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation (https://www.soundplayprojects.com/)...
5m Nov 19, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1500: Soundplay Experience - Back To Back
How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play? Amelia visited Soundplay projects in Glasgow for a tour of their experiences - Here is Co-Founder Bal Cooke showing her the 'Back To Back' Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation (https://www.soundplayprojects.com/) Image...
3m Nov 19, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1499: Soundplay Experience - Sine Wave
How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play? Amelia visited Soundplay projects in Glasgow for a tour of their experiences - Here is Co-Founder Bal Cooke showing her their 'Sine Wave' Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation (https://www.soundplayprojects.com/) Image ...
4m Nov 19, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1498: Soundplay Experience - Ambient Arcade
How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play? Amelia visited Soundplay projects in Glasgow for a tour of their experiences - Here is Co-Founder Bal Cooke showing her the 'Ambient Arcade'. Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation (https://www.soundplayprojects.com/) Im...
3m Nov 19, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1497: Soundplay Multi-Sensory Musical Experiences
Soundplay bring music, visuals, tactile materials and technology together in their inclusive experiences to encourage a sense of play. Amelia visited their offices to speak to co-creator Bal Cooke and get a tour. Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation (https://www.soundplayprojects.com/) Image shows the RN...
14m Nov 19, 2025
14m
S2 Ep1496: Moor Vision on Award-Winning Children And Young People's Exhibition
MoorVision and Optolec hosted a Children and Young People's Vision Zone Exhibition in Plymouth last year. They won the 2025 Visionary Community Pathways Award sponsored by RNIB and Amelia spoke to MoorVision Executive Director, Laura Hughes, to learn more... Learn more about MoorVision on their website - Visionary Award Success! | Moorvision (https://www.moorvision.org/news/visionary-award-su...
10m Nov 19, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1495: MySight York On Award-Winning Community Connect Project
The MySight York Community Connect project is working to reshape York into a sight loss friendly city. They won the Accelerating Impact Award at the Visionary Awards 2025, sponsored by Fight for Sight. Amelia spoke to CEO Scott Jobson to learn about the project and award. Learn more about MySight York on their website - MySight York (https://www.mysightyork.org/)
8m Nov 19, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1494: Devon In Sight On Award-Winning Counselling Service
Devon In Sight's Children and Young People’s Counselling Service won the Customer Excellence Award sponsored by Guide Dogs at the 2025 Visionary Awards. Amelia spoke to Grahame Flynne, Chief Executive Officer, and Louise Millington, Sight Loss Advisor, to hear about their work and the win. Learn more about Devon In Sight on their website - Welcome to Devon in Sight - Devon in Sight (https://d...
14m Nov 19, 2025
14m
S2 Ep1493: RNIB's Matt Stringer Shares His Thoughts On The Parliamentary Reception
At the end of the Parliamentary Reception, Hubert spoke to RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer to get his closing thoughts on the success of the event.
4m Nov 19, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1492: Maqsood From RNIB's Campaigns Team Reflects on the Event
Towards the end of the Parliamentary Reception, Hubert spoke to Maqsood from RNIB's Campaigns team to get his thoughts on how the event went.
5m Nov 19, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1491: Hubert Chats To Allistaire One of The RNIB Volunteers
In this episode, Hubert chats to another volunteer who came along to provide his knowledge and experience to the visiting MPs.
4m Nov 19, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1490: Pete Richardson Reflects ON His Experience Of Volunteering At The Parliamentary Reception
In this podcast, Hubert highlights an important aspect of the Parliamentary Reception event, this being the blind and partially sighted volunteers sharing their lived experience of sight loss and vision rehabilitation with the MPs that visited the stands.
3m Nov 19, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1489: Martin Rhodes from the Scottish Labour Party Reflects on his Experience
Hubert chats to Martin Rhodes MP after he has been to visit the few stands during RNIB's Parliamentary Reception
2m Nov 18, 2025
2m
S2 Ep1488: MPs share their experiences following the Parliamentary Reception
In this podcast Hubert speaks to 3 more MPs about what they thought of what they have experienced during RNIB's Parliamentary Reception event.
7m Nov 18, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1487: Shockat Adam, the only Optometrist in Parliament
Hear from Shockat Adam in this episode, as he talks about being an MP, but also being an optometrist.
4m Nov 18, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1486: Gavin Williamson Shares his thoughts plus personal Reasons For Attending
In this episode Hubert catches up with Gavin Williamson MP, as he shares why he attended the event, including personal reasons for doing so, plus how he found his experience.
3m Nov 18, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1485: MP Paula Hamilton Shares Her Thoughts On her Experience
In this podcast Hubert speaks to Paula Hamilton, one of the many MPs what came to learn more about sight loss, and the issues blind and partially sighted people face regarding vision rehabilitation.
2m Nov 18, 2025
2m
S2 Ep1484: RNIB's Ross Meegan Looks Ahead to RNIB's Parliamentary Reception
Before the event started, Hubert grabbed a word with Ross from RNIB's Campaigns team so preview the event and what we can expect.
4m Nov 18, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1483: Celebrating Book Week Scotland With 'Friendship'
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading. This year, it’s taking place across Scotland between 17–23 November with a curated programme of exciting events and activities featuring Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators. As part of the yearly celebrations, Scottish Book Trust released a collection of true stories written by the people of Sc...
8m Nov 17, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1482: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - Closing Thoughts
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
4m Nov 14, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1481: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - Beyond the Eye Roundtable Discussion
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
13m Nov 14, 2025
13m
S2 Ep1480: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - Anna Tylor
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
7m Nov 14, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1479: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - Tim Morgan
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
3m Nov 14, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1478: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - Amanda Hawkins
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
4m Nov 14, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1477: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - James Palmer NHS England
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
3m Nov 14, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1476: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - Dr Peter Hampson
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
4m Nov 14, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1475: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - Dharmesh Patel
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
3m Nov 14, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1474: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - Dr Gillian Rudduck
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
3m Nov 14, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1473: Eye Care Support Pathway 2 Years On - A Look Ahead
Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout th...
4m Nov 14, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1459: Beyond the Visual - Joseph Rizzo Naudi
For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual’ which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026. The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challe...
19m Nov 14, 2025
19m
S2 Ep1458: Beyond the Visual - Dr Aaron McPeake
For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual’ which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026. The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challe...
14m Nov 14, 2025
14m
S2 Ep1457: Beyond the Visual - Fayen d'Evie
For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual’ which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026. The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challe...
15m Nov 14, 2025
15m
S2 Ep1456: Beyond the Visual - Professor Ken Wilder
For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual’ which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026. The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challe...
15m Nov 14, 2025
15m
S2 Ep1455: Beyond the Visual - Serafina Min
For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual’ which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026. The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challe...
14m Nov 14, 2025
14m
S2 Ep1454: Beyond the Visual - David Johnson
For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual’ which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026. The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challe...
15m Nov 14, 2025
15m
S2 Ep1453: Beyond the Visual - Sam Metz
For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual’ which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026. The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challe...
8m Nov 14, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1452: Beyond the Visual at the Henry Moore Institute
For the first time the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary sculpture designed to be experienced using multiple senses that move beyond the visual through the exhibition, ‘Beyond the Visual’ which will open on 28 November 2025 and run until 19 April 2026. The exhibition celebrates the work of both blind and non-blind artists who through their work challe...
30m Nov 14, 2025
30m
S2 Ep1472: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 15/11/2025
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the recent Eye Care Support Pathway event, there’s a look ahead to a Parliamentary reception and a big gathering to discuss employment and the Charlie Mayfield report for the UK Government. If you, or some...
9m Nov 14, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1467: Hair And Care Webinar On Beauty, Fashion And Self-Care
Hair & Care are hosting a Webinar on 18th November on empowerment, inclusive beauty & fashion, and the power of self-care. It will feature their founder Anna Cofone, along with a panel of blind and partially sighted activists, influencers and industry professionals. Amelia spoke to Amie Douglas to learn more... Book your place here - Hair & Care | Webinar (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
6m Nov 14, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1451: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, 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 are celebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ as the current tour of the specta...
6m Nov 14, 2025
6m