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
S2 Ep1471: RNIB Technology Fair Returns To Northern Ireland In 2026
RNIB’s Technology Fair returns to Northern Ireland in February. Hywel Davies has been hearing about plans for the next event.
10m Nov 14, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1470: Making a Difference Through Volunteering With RNIB
Did you know that charity RNIB offers emotional support for blind and partially sighted people through their Sight Loss Counselling team? For International Volunteer Day (5th of December),  we spoke about the importance of this support and the difference it can make on someone’s life with Paula Bell, Volunteer Counsellor with RNIB. Paula shared her story with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuch...
5m Nov 14, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1469: Snow Queen Ballet Tour Has Audio Described Performances
Scottish Ballet has taken to the road with it’s festive offering, The Snow Queen. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Emma-Jane McHenry to learn more about the story and where blind and partially sighted patrons can catch their audio described shows. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radi...
9m Nov 14, 2025
9m
S2 Ep1468: Is It A Strain Taking The Train?
Just how easy, or difficult, is it to use trains if you're blind or partially sighted? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with actor and comedian Jamie MacDonald, to get his words of wisdom and warning! To learn more about Jamie, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJane.D...
19m Nov 14, 2025
19m
S2 Ep1466: Would You Stand For Elected Office?
Disability Wales are offering support to help make standing for elected office easier. Hywel Davies has been finding out more about the ‘Access to Elected Office Fund’. For more information on how to apply, visit the Disability Wales website - Access to Elected Office Fund Wales - Disability Wales (https://www.disabilitywales.org/projects/access-to-elected-office-fund-wales/)
7m Nov 12, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1462: How Can Digital Engagement Improve Social Inclusion And Wellbeing For VI People?
The University Of Bournemouth are exploring how training blind and partially sighted people in Digital Media can improve their wellbeing and social inclusion. Amelia spoke to Catalin Brylla, Principal Lecturer in Film and Television, to learn more... Learn more about the research here - Blindness and media engagement | Bournemouth University (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/projects/bl...
14m Nov 11, 2025
14m
S2 Ep1465: Access Becomes Art for World Ballet Day 2025
World Ballet Day on Wednesday 12 November 2025 is the global celebration of dance where artists and audiences are invited to experience ballet in new transformative ways as access becomes art. The Royal Ballet in London will be streaming a programme of dance which will have at its heart a brand-new six minute work curated and conceived by choreographer and Artistic Director of Fall for Dance N...
14m Nov 11, 2025
14m
S2 Ep1464: The Get Gospel Choir at the RNIB Evening of Festive Music
The highly acclaimed Get Gospel Choir will be providing the entertainment at the RNIB Evening of Festive music at Westminster Chapel on Thursday 4 December 2025. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Jules Rendell founder of the get Gospel Choir to find out all about the history of the choir, a flavour of the festive tunes that they will be performing at the RNIB Evening of Festive mu...
10m Nov 11, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1463: Glen On Being A VI Carer For His VI Mum
Glen Turner is a carer for his mum as she ages and her sight deteroirates. He's been sharing the challenges and lessons from his experience on his blog, Well Eye Never, and told Amelia how he's been looking after himself. Find out more about Glen and read his carer's journal here - Well Eye Never – Visually impaired accessibility advocate, culture vulture & London explorer (https://welleyenev...
20m Nov 07, 2025
20m
S2 Ep1461: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/11/2025
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 An important government paper on Employment and 2 big events the charity is behind on health and employment, plus a nod to the recent industry wins for RNIB Connect Radio. If you, or someone you know, woul...
11m Nov 07, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1450: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Measure for Measure, 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 are back at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon  again as Vidar reviews Emily Burns’ bold and contemporary production of S...
5m Nov 07, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1452: England Prepare For IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship
Ahead of their opening game in the IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship, Hywel Davies caught up with the England Head Coach Duncan Gilchrist, for his thoughts before of the tournament.
7m Nov 05, 2025
7m
S2 Ep1449: Half Light by Holly Thomas
Holly Thomas is a visually impaired Dance Artist, Choreographer and Audio Description Practitioner. ‘Half Light’ invites audiences to awaken your senses and tune in to a reality where movement is revealed in sound. Part biographical, part fiction, Half Light draws upon Holly Thomas’ lived experience of visual impairment and parenting to unmask a multi-generational story about the courage it t...
8m Nov 05, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1448: Your Chance To Try Futsal In Hertfordshire
Have you ever wanted to try the sport of Futsal? There’s a new club and new training opportunities coming to Hertfordshire, as Hywel Davies has been finding out.
5m Nov 05, 2025
5m
S2 Ep1444: How Do You Get Accessible Letters From Santa For Blind & Partially Sighted Children?
The RNIB elves are working with Santa to get lots of accessible letters out to blind and partially sighted children before Christmas. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell dropped into the Grotto to chat to Titch the Elf, try some quizzing and listen to Santa chatting with a little one… If you know a blind or partially sighted child, who’d love a letter, go to http://www.rnib.org.uk/santa To com...
10m Nov 05, 2025
10m
1447: November Almanac
Which Geese will be taking to the sky this month? Why do we celebrate fireworks night? Amelia shares some of the birds, celebrations and folklore you can enjoy this November. 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 backgroun...
6m Nov 04, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1447: RNIB Voice of the Customer Research Programme Focusing on Volunteering
There are many ways in which you can help the RNIB in making a more inclusive society for blind and partially sighted people and one way is through the regular RNIB Voice of the Customer Focus Group meetings. The most recent Focus Group meeting was all about looking at the experience of volunteering as a blind or partially sighted person. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Charlott...
13m Nov 04, 2025
13m
S2 Ep1445: Guide Dogs Don’t Just Guide!
Did you know that there are times when a guide dog is trained to ignore a request from it’s owner when out and about? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Tim Stafford from Guide Dogs to find out why… If you’d like more info on Guide Dogs UK, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guidedogs.org.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJane.Donnell...
8m Nov 04, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1441: Simon Startin on Playing the Profit Tireseus in Bacchae at the National Theatre
Simon Startin is a Visually impaired Actor, Playwright, Director and Activist who has been playing The Blind Profit Tireseus in a thrilling new version of Euripides’ timeless tragedy Bacchae at the National Theatre. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Simon during the run of Bacchae at the National Theatre and not long after attending one of the audio described performances of the p...
11m Nov 03, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1443: TBK Brett Devloo Documentary and Fatherhood
Let’s catch up with blind skateboarder Brett Devloo to hear about his upcoming documentary…
4m Nov 03, 2025
4m
S2 Ep1442: Braille Christmas Cards and an In-Store Personal Braille Message Printing Service Too
For the first time this year the charity Cards for Good Causes who through their website and pop-up shops sell a range of cards and gifts supporting many charities will be also selling in a number of their shops Braille Christmas cards in aid of the RNIB with an in-store facility to be able to print personalised Braille messages in the cards too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by C...
10m Nov 03, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1440: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Cyrano de Bergerac, 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 a new version of Edmond Rostand’s ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ at the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre, which Vidar says is one of the...
8m Oct 31, 2025
8m
S2 Ep1437: UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 31/10/2025
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 a call for your help with the assessment debate for Personal Independence Payments and get your MP to a Parliamentary event to support better vision rehabilitation. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to...
10m Oct 31, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1438: Urgent Call For Improvement To Vision Rehabilitation
UK sight loss charity RNIB is calling for improved access to Vision rehabilitation Services to help those losing their sight. RNIBs Allan Russel spoke to Alexis Horam to find out why the services are so vital and what are the problems faced by staff. Join RNIB's call to action and sign our petition: https://bit.ly/RNIBOutOfSight (https://t.co/MGVWTOke9A) Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio lo...
14m Oct 30, 2025
14m
S2 Ep1436: Prepare Early For Christmas With Christmas Products From The RNIB Shop
In this podcast, Hubert chats to Claire Maxwell from our very own shop, as she gives us the lowdown of what's available for customers who would like to start getting ready for Christmas early. 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 i...
6m Oct 29, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1435: Out Of Sight Campaign: Bhavini Makwana's Story
New research published by RNIB shows delays to support following a sight loss diagnosis are leaving blind and partially sighted people at risk. Titled Life on Pause, the report shows a fifth of local authorities in England left people waiting for more than a year for a vision rehabilitation assessment and subsequent support. Whilst 85 per cent of local authorities missed the RNIB recommended t...
10m Oct 29, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1434: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 25/10/2025
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 launch of the Out Of Sight campaign and petition, there’s a look ahead to some big events in November and a Christmas nod to the RNIB shop. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the su...
10m Oct 25, 2025
10m
S2 Ep1429: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Party Girls, 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 sensational story of the Mitford sister’s with 'The Party Girls' at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professio...
6m Oct 24, 2025
6m
S2 Ep1433: New Instillation Shares '8 Voices In Darkness'
Art-lovers in south Wales will have the chance to visit a new exhibition that’s been created with the help of blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies has been hearing more about ‘8 Voices In Darkness’.
11m Oct 24, 2025
11m
S2 Ep1432: A Tongue In Cheek Look At Life As A Funny Blind Guy
Actor and comedian Jamie MacDonald sits down with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell for a new series looking at life as a blind person. As you’d expect, their chat has a slightly tongue in cheek take on each topic… For more on Jamie, go to www.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJane.Do...
18m Oct 24, 2025
18m
S2 Ep1431: Could You Help To Develop New Technology?
RNIB Cymru are giving Welsh language speakers the opportunity to shape how the language is being used in screen reader software. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and details on how to join the panel, email cymru@rnib.org.uk (mailto:cymru@rnib.org.uk)
9m Oct 23, 2025
9m