S2 Ep1531: Look UK Celebrate With Accessible Panto
Look UK are heading to an accessible Panto this Saturday to get in the festive spirit. Amelia spoke to Elin Williams about what they're looking forward to most. Learn more about Look UK on their website - LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive (https://www.look-uk.org/)
4m Dec 12, 2025
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S2 Ep1530: See Cymru Differently
David Hogg finds out about a new project from RNIB Cymru to raise accessibility standards and eye health awareness in Wales…
7m Dec 12, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1529: RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus Shares His Thoughts On The Evening Of Festive Music
In this episode Hubert speaks to RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus to get his thoughts on his first evening of festive music. Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing th...
3m Dec 11, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1528: RNIB's Matt Stringer Reflects On The Evening Of Festive Music
In this podcast Hubert speaks to RNIB CEO Matt Stringer, to get his thoughts on the great event. Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.
4m Dec 11, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1527: Helen Smith From RNIB Previews The Evening Of Festive Music
Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.In this episode, Hubert catches up with RNIB's Helen Smith, to get a preview of the event, and what we can expec...
3m Dec 11, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1526: RNIB’s Evening Of Festive Music 2025 – Rob Sears
Earlier this month, RNIB held their Evening of Festive Music event. A celebration of our amazing supporters and the festive season, the event was held at Westminster Chapel with the acclaimed Get Gospel choir performing well-known festive favourites. RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert was there and spoke to Rob Sears, one of the speakers who shared how RNIB helped to support him through his sight lo...
3m Dec 11, 2025
3m
S2 Ep1525: Important News About Sight Loss Charity’s Transcription Service
UK sight loss charity RNIB has just announced changes to its Personal Transcription Service. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Chief Operations Officer Mari Jones for more details. If you’d like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk (http://www.rnib.org.uk/) or call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ w...
11m Dec 09, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1524: Dumfries and Galloway Sight Loss Council
Let’s find about a new Sight Loss Council that’s launched in Scotland. David Hogg finds out more….
6m Dec 08, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1523: Macular Society December Update
David Hogg catches up with Macular Society’s Colin Daniels to look back on the year for the sight loss charity and looks forward to what’s to come in 2026
8m Dec 08, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1522: Award-Winning Chesire Sight Loss Information Line From Vision Support.
The Sight Loss Information Line is a National Lottery funded project in partnership with Vision Support, Cheshire West & Chester Council, East Cheshire Eye Society, Cheshire East Council and the NHS. It provides information, support and guidance to people with sight loss and recently won the Community Partnership Award sponsored by Specsavers at the Visionary 2025 Awards. Amelia spoke to Visi...
10m Dec 08, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1521: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 06/12/2025
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 a meeting of the Vision Partnership, RNIB volunteers meeting the King and Queen and a look back at a festive event in London. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services...
7m Dec 05, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1519: Important News For All UK Landline Telephone Customers
The UK’s analogue landline telephone system will be switched off and replaced by a digital network, that’s fit for the future. For anyone who uses a landline, it’s important to get ready for the change in order to continue to use your landline telephones. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Naveed Hussain to find out why the change is happening, what customers have to do and what supp...
6m Dec 05, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1520: Film Review: Frankenstein 2025
Our horror film fans are back with the gothic tale of Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Amelia Hilton and Allan Russell review the latest adaptation. You can watch Frankenstein on Netflix with the AD and find it on Audiovault. 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...
10m Dec 04, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1518: We Assist Service From WeWALK Available For Beta Testing
Some exciting assistive technology news! Hubert speaks to Jean Marc from WeWALK, all about the We Assist service which has been worked on with help from the RNIB, and which is now available to beta test for blind and partially sighted people. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, Below A Solid Pink Line with Connect Radio Underneath
8m Dec 03, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1517: Audio Described Festive Fun In South Wales
Let’s look ahead to some festive theatre shows coming up in south Wales this month. Hywel Davies has been catching up with audio describer Michelle Perez.
7m Dec 02, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1515: Signs And Management Of Myopia In Children
What is myopia and why are more children experiencing it? Amelia speaks to eye care specialist, Professor Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, about the condition and how it can be spotted and treated. Learn more about Myopia on the Myopia website - Short-sightedness (myopia) - NHS (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/short-sightedness/) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ wri...
9m Dec 02, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1516: Lord Provost Visits RNIB Scotland's HQ
Edinburgh's Lord Provost paid a visit to RNIB Scotland's refurbished office, RNIB's Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to him to get his thoughts on the facilities, the game of showdown and Meeting an awards winning volunteer. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, Below A Solid Pink Line with Connect Radio Underneath
4m Dec 02, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1513: Changes to Motability and Inaccurate Press Reporting
Inaccurate press reporting, social media backlashes against disabled people and the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget have all compounded concerns from the disabled community about public perception and the future of the Motability scheme. RNIB Connect Radio’s David Hogg spoke to Allan Russell about the worries and the response from Motability.
17m Nov 28, 2025
17m
S2 Ep1514: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 29/11/2025
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 a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the recent UK Autumn Budget. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services availa...
8m Nov 28, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1512: Some Festive Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description.
With a look at some festive, audio described, shows, here’s Allan Russell with Anne Hornsby…
11m Nov 28, 2025
11m
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