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Blind diver Jessica Pita has found a life-long friend in dive buddy Henry Green.  They came on Good Company in March 2025 to speak about building trust, communicating underwater and what they learn from eachother. Listen to Good Company, RNIB Connect Radio's relationship show, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and 8pm on the first sunday of each month. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio l...

On guide dog blogs this week, we welcome back Caroline to talk about her new dog Malcolm. We also her here interesting description of his personality as the title might hint at. 

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 the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: The Postal Museum Audio-Described Tou...

With all the high temperatures we have been having over the last few days for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how to cope in the heat and the high temperatures.  Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey that there are certain individuals who are more at risk in the heat.   Then to some of the signs that people might show...

In this episode, Hubert chats to Mark Sanderson from Guide Dogs to get his closing reflections on the Education and Transitions conference, and also talk about next steps following the event. 

In this podcast, Hubert chats to George Plumridge from Thomas Pocklington Trust following his presentation about the Step Transitions Program which took place at the Education Transitions Conference. 

Hubert chats to Caroline in this episode about the presentation she has given during the Education Transitions conference. 

As the conference was nearing the finish, Hubert grabbed a word with the CEO of Thomas Pocklington Trust to get his reflections on the conference, and also hopes for next steps. 

In this episode Hubert chats to Dr Rachel Hewitt  about what CFVI is, and hopes to get it rolled out across the country. 

In this podcast episode. Hubert chats to Colin from The Powel Family Foundation. He finds out more about them, and the work they have been doing in terms of education. 

In this episode Hubert chats to Ramneek, and finds out how she uses technology to help with her education, plus also the support she was given from organisations including Thomas Pocklington Trust. 

In this episode, Hubert chats to Toby Addison, following a panel discussion regarding student experiences from both students and parents, and gets his thoughts on what was talked about.  

Billy Horsburgh from Northeast Fife in Scotland, lives with Cerebral Palsy and glaucoma. Over the years, he was told due to the two conditions he would not qualify for a guide dog, so William set out to do something many doubted he could manage: raise a lively Jack Russell terrier puppy on his own.  Now, his memoir My Perfect Companion: Because love is blind is finally out and Paulina Kuchorew spo...

In this episode as part of the Making It Accessible series, Hubert chats to Scott, who enjoys table top gaming. Although at times called a "sight intense hobby" Scott wants people to enjoy it as much as sighted people. He tells us about a video series he's working on. 

In this episode Hubert chats to Phil Rutter. They discuss the work Phil has been involved with, which helped to make Luton Airport more accessible, from the experience of traveling between the airport and the train station, to passengers having a much less stressful time when being in the airport itself. 

In this podcast, Hubert speaks to Ian McNamara, they talk about the accessibility projects he was involved in as part of his work on the Sight Loss Council in the Birmingham area. They discuss accessibility of the My Health app, and making museums more accessible to blind andpartially sighted people. 

In this episode, Hubert chats to Brandon from All Things Dotty. They discuss how they make restaurant menus more accessible, not only for Braille, but also technology users. They also dive into how All Things Dotty helped to make museums more accessible, the power of lived experience based solutions, and what's next for All Things Dotty. 

Looking to improve your strength and co-ordination? Lindsey Leitch is a visually impaired pole-dancer and calisthenics enthusiast and shares her tips with Amelia… Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. 

In guide dog blogs this week, we welcome back Mike Brace, as we get introduced to the king himself, well Mike's guide dog, who is quite the character as you're about to hear in this podcast. 

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 the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter. Audio described shows and events included: Mean Girls - Thursday 28 May, 7.30pm,...

With the sunnier days we have been having recently and hopefully more to come too.  For this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sun protection.  Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey why we need to be careful when out in the sun and do we get enough vitamin D if we are only out in the sun for a short period of time. th...

In this episode of Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Mike Brace about his first of 2 guide dogs Izzy, which he has gotten quite late, but has very much enhanced his life. 

In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to Joanna Hogg. They discuss her sight loss, how she adapted to it, and her passion she has thanks to supporting her children who also have sight loss and other conditions, and for whom Joanna wants to have the same experiences as everyone else. 

We’re joined on the Happy Hour show by storyteller and songstress, Yuna Rose.  She is the founder of Yuna's Young Friends, as well as Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose, a YouTube channel with stories and poems for young children which are written and performed by Yuna herself. She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew about her stories and what inspired her. Image shows the RNIB Con...

With a lot in the news at the moment about the possible side affects of some medicines we thought that for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we should talk about some of those potential side effects and what happens if a medicine needs to be recalled. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the potential issues of the overdose of vi...