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In this episode Hubert speaks to RNIB's Incoming CEO Simon Antrobus to get his thoughts on his first evening of festive music.  Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing thei...

In this podcast Hubert speaks to RNIB CEO Matt Stringer, to get his thoughts on the great event.  Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out.

Image shows Get Gospel choir performing in Westminster Chapel. With the ceiling lit up in soft blues, colourful festive lights strung up and a Christmas tree on stage, the venue looks beautifully festive. A captive audience looks upon the four performers as they sing their hearts out. In this episode, Hubert catches up with RNIB's Helen Smith, to get a preview of the event, and what we can expect,...

Earlier this month, RNIB held their Evening of Festive Music event. A celebration of our amazing supporters and the festive season, the event was held at Westminster Chapel with the acclaimed Get Gospel choir performing well-known festive favourites. RNIB Connect Radio's Hubert was there and spoke to Rob Sears, one of the speakers who shared how RNIB helped to support him through his sight loss jo...

UK sight loss charity RNIB has just announced changes to its Personal Transcription Service. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Chief Operations Officer Mari Jones for more details. If you’d like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk or call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect   Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital l...

Let’s find about a new Sight Loss Council that’s launched in Scotland. David Hogg finds out more….

David Hogg catches up with Macular Society’s Colin Daniels to look back on the year for the sight loss charity and looks forward to what’s to come in 2026

The Sight Loss Information Line is a National Lottery funded project in partnership with Vision Support, Cheshire West & Chester Council, East Cheshire Eye Society, Cheshire East Council and the NHS. It provides information, support and guidance to people with sight loss and recently won the Community Partnership Award sponsored by Specsavers at the Visionary 2025 Awards. Amelia spoke to Visio...

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 a meeting of the Vision Partnership, RNIB volunteers meeting the King and Queen and a look back at a festive event in London. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services avai...

The UK’s analogue landline telephone system will be switched off and replaced by a digital network, that’s fit for the future. For anyone who uses a landline, it’s important to get ready for the change in order to continue to use your landline telephones. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Naveed Hussain to find out why the change is happening, what customers have to do and what support i...

Our horror film fans are back with the gothic tale of Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro. Amelia Hilton and Allan Russell review the latest adaptation. You can watch Frankenstein on Netflix with the AD and find it on Audiovault. 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. Unde...

Some exciting assistive technology news! Hubert speaks to Jean Marc from WeWALK, all about the We Assist service which has been worked on with help from the RNIB, and which is now available to beta test for blind and partially sighted people. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, Below A Solid Pink Line with Connect Radio Underneath

Let’s look ahead to some festive theatre shows coming up in south Wales this month. Hywel Davies has been catching up with audio describer Michelle Perez.

What is myopia and why are more children experiencing it?  Amelia speaks to eye care specialist, Professor Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, about the condition and how it can be spotted and treated. Learn more about Myopia on the Myopia website -  Short-sightedness (myopia) - NHS Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a...

Edinburgh's Lord Provost paid a visit to RNIB Scotland's refurbished office, RNIB's Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to him to get his thoughts on the facilities, the game of showdown and Meeting an awards winning volunteer. Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, Below A Solid Pink Line with Connect Radio Underneath

Inaccurate press reporting, social media backlashes against disabled people and the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget have all compounded concerns from the disabled community about public perception and the future of the Motability scheme. RNIB Connect Radio’s David Hogg spoke to Allan Russell about the worries and the response from Motability.

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 a meeting at Moorfields Eye Hospital, more audio description talks at the BBC and a look at the recent UK Autumn Budget. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available...

With a look at some festive, audio described, shows, here’s Allan Russell with Anne Hornsby…

RNIB Scotland has launched a new project, designed to provide more advice, support, events and community connections for blind and partially sighted people in rural and isolated areas. This month, David Hogg spoke to Sarah Richings who lives in Orkney If you live in Scotland, are blind or partially sighted, and would like more info, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio...

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 RNIB’s response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and a look back at a recent Parliamentary event. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.u...

How can tech help with you festive preparations? Amelia spoke to Claire Maxwell from the RNIB Shop to learn about tools to help with cooking and catching up with loved ones. Visit the RNIB Shop here -  RNIB Shop 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 wri...

Celebrate ‘International Day of Persons With Disabilities’ with Bloomsbury Football Foundation as they prepare to host a very special day of football fun. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. For more information and sign up details, visit the website -  Blind & VI Football Festival 2025 · Luma

It's the season for festivities, and also a good Christmas sale. In this podcast, Hubert catches up with the RNIB Shop to find out what items are available as part of the seasonal shop sale. 

The ‘Tech Talk’ team reflect on the recent BBC documentary ‘Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future’. Asking what impact technology like artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles will have on blind and partially sighted people in the future and how RNIB can offer support in the present day. For more information, visit the RNIB shop - RNIB Shop

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 Westminster event, taking part in a major piece of work around employment and there’s comment on the publication of the latest Covid-19 report. If you, or someone you know, would like information...