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Researchers in Jordan are exploring health-related wellbeing and sleep quality among visually impaired people. Amelia spoke to one of the researchers, Dr. Hisham Jammal, to learn what they discovered and how it will impact support for blind and partially sighted people. Read 'Jammal, H. M., Khader, Y., Kanaan, S. F., Al-Dwairi, R., Mohidat, H., Al-Omari, R., … Al Bdour, M. The Effect of Visual Imp...

How do people around the world welcome the new year? Which red animals will appear this month? Amelia is back with the first almanac of 2026. Learn more about the birds and nature you can enjoy this month on the RSPB website - The year in nature 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. Underneat...

Leeds Playhouse is hosting a new staging of the Charles Dickens tale ‘A Christmas Carol’. Hywel Davies caught up with visually impaired actor Amy Forrest to hear more about the production.

Join Jonathan Abro on his bus trip around the Balkans. The first stop is the capital of Albania, Tirana. Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm. 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 in...

Join globe-trotter Jonathan Abro as he reflects on some of his most memorable journeys around the world. Through great music picks and conversation with Amelia Hilton, he shares joyful, moving and exhilarating stories from his travels. The music in this podcast has been shortened from the original broadcast for rights reasons. Listen to Jonathan's travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break wit...

Happy Holidays! On RNIB Connect Radio we spoke with young Emmy Anstee to find out how she and her family make the festive period inclusive. 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 in a smaller font.

Matt Stringer is standing down as the CEO of UK sight loss charity RNIB. Before he signed off, he spoke to RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell to look back at the charity’s 2025 and take a look ahead to what’s in store for 2026. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999  Or as...

After 7 years at the helm of the UK’s leading sight loss charity, Matt Stringer has decided to step down as it’s Chief Executive. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell sat down with Matt to look at his time with the charity and what the future holds for him, beyond the boardroom. #RNIBConnect Image Show RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer, A Smiling Matt Wearing Glasses And A Grey Jacket

As we draw closer to the end of 2025, the CEO of Guide Dogs has been looking back at the year and ahead to 2026. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Andrew Lennox to find out how the charity has faired through the year. To learn more about Guide Dogs, go to www.guidedogs.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Conn...

RNIB Connect Radio caught up with members of RNIB’s Campaigns team to hear about some of the most successful work undertaken this year, and a look ahead to what 2026 might hold.

RNIB volunteers attended an event by the Big Help Out and The Big Lunch, for their majesties the King and Queen and the President and First Lady of Germany. Jonathan Abro represented the RNIB volunteers and told amelia about his experience. Learn more about The Big Help out here - The Big Help Out | Returning in 2026 – Get Involved Listen to Jonathan Abro's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch...

As we approach the end of 2025, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Alaina MacGregor, CEO of British Blind Sport, to look back at the year and ahead to 2026. To find out more about the charity, go to www.britishblindsport.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

Lord Chris Holmes has raised a question in the UK House Of Lords regarding the shocking employment gap faced by blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Lord Holmes about the figures, the reasons for the worsening gap and what can be done to help more visually impaired people into employment. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB's Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Bl...

Are you an early-bird, a dipper or a last-minute panicker? Hywel Davies has been speaking to HMRC to find out about each of the “filing-styles” people are using for their Self Assessment tax return. For more information on Self Assessment, visit the Gov.uk website - Self Assessment tax returns: Overview - GOV.UK

RNIB Scotland has a new project which aims to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people living in rural or isolated areas of Scotland. David Hogg spoke to Lorna Small from Brora.

David Clarke is the Chief Exec of the British Paralympic Association and he’s been talking with RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about 2025 and what 2026 holds for the organisation. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters A Solid Pink Line Below with Connect Radio Underneath

A major international golf tournament for golfers with a  wide range of disabilities, including those who are blind or partially sighted, will be taking place in the USA, this summer. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Jim Gales from Phoenix Golf and Mark Arnold from American Blind Golf. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters A Solid Pink Below With Connect Radi...

A road experience training track for visually impaired people has opened in Stapleford, which is the first of it's kind in the UK. It features traffic lights, button-operated crossings, bus stops, kerbs, road and pavement markings and has tactile maps provided by RNIB. Amelia spoke to Ryan Vaughan, Economic Development Officer from Broxtowe Borough Council, and Rebecca Morley, a Habilitation Speci...

Hair And Care are hosting a Christmas Prize Draw to raise funds that support their work with blind and low vision women. Amelia speaks to Amie Douglas to hear about why they're running the draw and the prizes contestants can win. Learn more on their website -  Hair&Care | Self care Workshops for the Visually Impaired Community in Greater London

VICTA are giving blind and partially sighted young people the chance to try a number of different sports over the next few weeks. Hywel Davies has been finding out about some of the opportunities. More information on each of the activities can be found on the VICTA website: Free Junior Partially Sighted Football Taster Session - Manchester - VICTA Lancashire Lions Sports Family Day - VICTA Free Cy...

Henshaws are running a 12 Days Of Giving Appeal to support for the Artmakers at the Henshaws Arts & Crafts Centre in Knaresborough. The sessions support visually impaired and disabled adults to express themselves creatively. Amelia learned more from Senior Philanthropy Manager Flora Simpson... Learn more on their website - Craft Activities for Visually Impaired and Disabled Adults - Henshaws I...

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell has been talking to Chris Danielsen, from the National Federation of the Blind in the USA, about some of their highlights and challenges of 2025. To get more info on their work, go to www.nfb.org #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letter A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

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 annual report, sight loss charity meetings and farewell drinks as he approaches the end of his time as CEO. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services availabl...

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

David Hogg finds out about a new project from RNIB Cymru to raise accessibility standards and eye health awareness in Wales…