RNIB Connect

Sight loss charity RNIB has been responding to the latest Covid-19 report, which highlights failings that negatively impacted blind and partially sighted people, by governments around the UK. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke with Sophie Dudgeon, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs for RNIB, about the main findings. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ writ...

How can you share your experiences of sight loss in art? How can making help your wellbeing? What are some accessible methods? We've gathered visually impaired artists and makers Alan Mcintyre, Julie Hale, Kellie Dingwall and Sian Healey to share their experiences and tips for getting creative. Learn more about ways to get creative on the RNIB website - Art and crafts for blind and partially sight...

RNIB Connect Radio’s Robert Kirkwood is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. They head over to the Birmingham Hippodrome as Vidar reviews the audio described production of Moulin Rouge. About ‘Moulin Rouge.' Enter a world of spl...

How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play? Amelia visited Soundplay projects in Glasgow for a tour of their experiences - Here is Co-Founder Bal Cooke showing her the 'Sub-Bass Soft Space' Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo....

How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play? Amelia visited Soundplay projects in Glasgow for a tour of their experiences - Here is Co-Founder Bal Cooke showing her the 'Back To Back' Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a wh...

How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play? Amelia visited Soundplay projects in Glasgow for a tour of their experiences - Here is Co-Founder Bal Cooke showing her their 'Sine Wave' Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a whi...

How can technology, music, vibration and visuals make inclusive and multisensory play? Amelia visited Soundplay projects in Glasgow for a tour of their experiences - Here is Co-Founder Bal Cooke showing her the 'Ambient Arcade'. Learn more about Soundplay on their website - Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a...

Soundplay bring music, visuals, tactile materials and technology together in their inclusive experiences to encourage a sense of play.  Amelia visited their offices to speak to co-creator Bal Cooke and get a tour. Learn more about Soundplay on their website -  Soundplay Projects - Meaningful creative expression and musical experimentation Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white backgro...

MoorVision and Optolec hosted a Children and Young People's Vision Zone Exhibition in Plymouth last year.  They won the 2025 Visionary Community Pathways Award sponsored by RNIB and Amelia spoke to MoorVision Executive Director, Laura Hughes, to learn more... Learn more about MoorVision on their website - Visionary Award Success! | Moorvision Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white bac...

The MySight York Community Connect project is working to reshape York into a sight loss friendly city.  They won the Accelerating Impact Award at the Visionary Awards 2025, sponsored by Fight for Sight. Amelia spoke to CEO Scott Jobson to learn about the project and award. Learn more about MySight York on their website -  MySight York

Devon In Sight's Children and Young People’s Counselling Service won the Customer Excellence Award sponsored by Guide Dogs at the 2025 Visionary Awards. Amelia spoke to Grahame Flynne, Chief Executive Officer, and Louise Millington, Sight Loss Advisor, to hear about their work and the win. Learn more about Devon In Sight on their website -  Welcome to Devon in Sight - Devon in Sight or call  01392...

At the end of the Parliamentary Reception, Hubert spoke to RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer to get his closing thoughts on the success of the event. 

Towards the end of the Parliamentary Reception, Hubert spoke to Maqsood from RNIB's Campaigns team to get his thoughts on how the event went. 

In this episode, Hubert chats to another volunteer who came along to provide his knowledge and experience to the visiting MPs. 

In this podcast, Hubert highlights an important aspect of the Parliamentary Reception event, this being the blind and partially sighted volunteers sharing their lived experience of sight loss and vision rehabilitation with the MPs that visited the stands. 

Hubert chats to Martin Rhodes MP after he has been to visit the few stands during RNIB's Parliamentary Reception

In this podcast Hubert speaks to 3 more MPs about what they thought of what they have experienced during RNIB's Parliamentary Reception event. 

Hear from Shockat Adam in this episode, as he talks about being an MP, but also being an optometrist. 

In this episode Hubert catches up with Gavin Williamson MP, as he shares why he attended the event, including personal reasons for doing so, plus how he found his experience. 

In this podcast Hubert speaks to Paula Hamilton, one of the many MPs what came to learn more about sight loss, and the issues blind and partially sighted people face regarding vision rehabilitation. 

Before the event started, Hubert grabbed a word with Ross from RNIB's Campaigns team so preview the event and what we can expect. 

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading.  This year, it’s taking place across Scotland between 17–23 November with a curated programme of exciting events and activities featuring Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators. As part of the yearly celebrations, Scottish Book Trust released a collection of true stories written by the people of Scotla...

Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout their...

Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout their...

Earlier this week, RNIB have marked two years since the launch of the Eye Care Support Pathway, with an event in Manchester which brought together optometrists, sector leaders and other partners. The framework was developed by the charity with leading organisations across the eye care and sight loss sectors, to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout their...