RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing [email protected] Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. 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...
Latest episodes
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9 min
Guide Dog Blogs: Supporting Your Dog During The Fireworks Period
This time of the year can be rather tricky for dogs, whether it's pets or working dogs. However, why od fireworks cause such an issue, what signs should you look out for, how to be…
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12 min
'Highland Hike' Lego By VI Designer Stewart Lamb Cromar
Lego have officially launched ‘Highland Hike’ by visually impaired Lego Creator Stewart Cromar.Amelia learns more about Stewart's sight loss story, love of lego and creative design…
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7 min
Emmy's Tips For An Inclusive Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night is coming up, but with longer and darker nights, crowds and noise, there are many things you might want to consider if planning to take part in celebrations.Paulina s…
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6 min
VocalEyes What’s On 19 October 2026
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to…
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9 min
What It's Like Seeing Les Mis With AD?
What is it like seeing a stage production with audio description? Luci Franks went to see the audio described performance of Les Misérables at London's Sondheim Theatre.The famous…
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8 min
Mark Long - Becoming A Life Coach
In our sight loss story feature this week, Hubert chats to Mark Long, who we had on last year, a lot has since changed for Mark, and he told Hubert all about it.
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12 min
How Did The Sight Loss Charity RNIB Change Amrit’s life?
Until a meeting, as a teenager, with a social worker, Amrit Dhaliwal had no idea of the support and services that were out there for people who were blind or partially sighted.RNIB…
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8 min
Emmy's Tips For Accessible Family Friendly Halloween
With Halloween around the corner, you might be looking for some fun and accessible activities to do.Paulina spoke with Emmy Anstee from Emmy's VIP Life about some of her suggestion…
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7 min
VocalEyes What’s On 30 September 2026
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to…
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6 min
Is It Time to Get Your Flu Vaccinations?
As there seems to be a bit of an autumnal feel in the air at the moment which must mean we are in flu season again. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizab…
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8 min
Bella Music Foundation International Music Competition
Barry Snell learns about the Bella Foundations BMF International Music Competition for Blind and Visually Impaired Musicians, which is open to classical and jazz musicians from aro…
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7 min
VocalEyes What’s On 21 September 2026
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to…
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10 min
Guide Dog Blogs: Puppies Visit The Theatre
Are you interested about how puppies get trained to be able to be a guide dog? Well, in this podcast we get a little look at that as we find out how a group of puppies got on when…
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8 min
VI performers To Play Belfast Gig
Three of Northern Ireland’s most compelling Vision impaired artists — Joe Kenny, Andrea Begley, and Future Her — join forces for Label Me Live, an exclusive one‑night event taking…
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8 min
Accessible Book & Story Festival Is Coming to Edinburgh
The Accessible Book and Story Festival is coming to Edinburgh on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of September.If you’re curious to learn how books and stories can be made fun and eng…
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5 min
Tips on Getting a Good Night’s Sleep…
It might be true that many of us may not get enough sleep as we should each night so for this week’s check in with Glasgow Based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sleep.…
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7 min
VocalEyes What’s On 28 August 2026
Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to…
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13 min
George Bunge: Gaming in South Africa
In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to George Bunge from South Africa. They discuss his sight loss journey, being blind and partially sighted in South Africa and gaming…
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9 min
Improvements To Quality of Airport Assistance at 28 Airports across 2025 2026
Hubert chats to Ross from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, to find out about improvements to the quality of passenger assistance across 28 UK airports.
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5 min
Adam Woodmason - Passion For Drama
In this episode, Hubert chats to Adam about his sight loss journey. They discuss how he adapted to life with sight loss, and his passion for drama and his work with the drama group…