RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing [email protected]. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. ...
Latest episodes
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6 min
Sight Life Brings 'Live Well Expo' To Cardiff This November
This November you have the chance to learn about some of the charities and organisations who are supporting blind and partially sighted people in and around Cardiff. Hywel Davies h…
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11 min
Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 24/10/2026
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon t…
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6 min
Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Sylvia, 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 Islan…
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8 min
RNIB Cymru Campaigns Monthly Update
Each month RNIB Connect Radio speaks to the Policy and Campaigns Team from RNIB Cymru. This month, Hywel Davies has been finding out about some of the different strands to RNIB’s ‘…
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14 min
Selfie For All Tiles - An Accessible Way to Take That Perfect Selfie!
These days everyone likes to take a selfie of themselves while out and about, making a record of trips and holidays or just letting people know through social media what they are u…
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9 min
The Dark, A Truly Accessible Dance Performance for Young Visually Impaired People
Adapted from Lemony Snicket’s picture book, ‘The Dark’ by Peut-Être Theatre is a universal and empowering family adventure about facing one’s fear is on at Battersea Arts Centre in…
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7 min
SQIFF Work With RNIB To Make Festival More Accessible
RNIB have been working with the Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) to make the festival more accessible for blind and partially sighted attendees. Amelia spoke with…
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6 min
RNIB Highland Support Groups
Barry Snell learns about the importance of RNIB’s peer support groups in the Scottish Highlands. He is talking to RNIB Scotland's Project Support officer Ian White.Image shows the…
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9 min
New ECLO Facility Opens In Sunderland
Eye Care Liaison Officers play a vital role in help people adjust to a sight loss diagnosis. Hywel Davies has been finding out how the launch of a new facility in Sunderland will b…
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5 min
RNIB Campaign To Reduce Street Obstacles
What are RNIB doing to make streets safer and easier to navigate for blind and partially sighted people? Amelia speaks to Erik Matthies and Lisa Hughes from RNIB to learn more abou…
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8 min
Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 17/10/2026
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon t…
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8 min
Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Twelve Angry Men, 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 Islan…
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5 min
RNIB Online Shop - Lighting Sale and Braille Drop-In Event
For our regular browse through the RNIB online shop here on RNIB Connect Radio this time our Toby Davey is joined by Claire Maxwell, RNIB Shop’s Buyer, to highlight some great ligh…
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8 min
What is RNIB's Let's Play?
RNIB’s Let’s Play is a sensory‑play guide designed to help parents, carers and professionals create fun, accessible play experiences for blind and partially sighted children.Barry…
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6 min
Lizzi Jordan Campaigns For Tax Free Tandems
Paralympic Champion Lizzi Jordan is campaigning to have VAT removed from Tandem bikes.Amelia learned more about the Tax free tandems campaign…Learn more on the British Cycling webi…
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10 min
New Research Hoping To Build Evidence Base for Braille Food Labelling Across The UK
Could Braille labelling on food packaging be something that can come in across the UK? Hubert is finding out about the research that helps to build evidence to have this happen.
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4 min
Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 10/10/2026
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.This week Simon t…
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13 min
First Global Summit for Eye Health
On 2 November 2026 the first Global summit for Eye Health will bring senior leaders from governments, private and public sectors, NGO’s and funding institutions from across the wor…
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6 min
Share Your Experience In RNIB Accessible Healthcare Information Survey
Have you been receiving healthcare information in accessible formats? RNIB want to hear about your experiences in their new survey - Amelia spoke to Khadija Raza, Policy Lead: Acce…
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5 min
Marking World Sight Day 2026 With MyVision Oxfordshire
This World Sight Day we’ve been hearing about how one local sight loss charity will be marking the day with fundraising activities. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.Visit the…