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This week on RNIB Connect Radio we're focusing on Access to Work, an important Government scheme that enables blind and partially sighted people to start or stay in employment. Joining RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of the service is yoga teacher Dawn. Dawn shares how the service helped her continue doing what she loves and also talks about her support being unexpect...

This week on RNIB Connect Radio we're focusing on Access to Work, an important Government scheme that enables blind and partially sighted people to start or stay in employment. Joining RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew to share her experience of the service is disability advocate and award-winning journalist Emily Davison. Emily shares what impact a sudden cut to support has had on her wellbei...

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about budgets, fundraising and employment. 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...

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the channel Islands for another audio described theatre review. This week we have Malorie Blackman’s gripping Romeo and Juliet story ‘Noughts and Crosses’ at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describ...

RNIB Scotland has produced it’s Manifesto, which will be shared with political parties, ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections on May 7th.   RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Catriona Burness, from RNIB Scotland, to find out why charities do this and how they promote the asks to the political parties and candidates.   For more info on RNIB Scotland, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland...

Now for the next in our regular slots here on RNIB Connect Radio highlighting what is on offer at the National Theatre in London for blind and partially sighted people with audio description. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined again by David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre to chat about a few up-coming audio described shows at the NT and a couple that are available online...

A new voting tool has been created to help blind and partially sighted people, in Scotland, cast their votes independently and in secret. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Catriona Burness, from RNIB Scotland, to learn more about the new changes for the forthcoming 2026 elections. For more on the improvements, go to www.rnib.org.uk/scotland #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Log...

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about visiting services in Surrey, accessible voting and what it’s like having a Lived Experience coach. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to ww...

Which birds can you celebrate this month? Can you tell your warblers apart? Amelia is here with the April almanac. Learn more about the nature you can enjoy every month on the RSPB website - RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity 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. Undernea...

Following a year long trial, blind and partially sighted rail passengers in Scotland with the eye plus one national entitlement card can travel with a companion at no extra cost. David Hogg finds out more…

Imagine if there was a website where you could look for audio described tv programmes and it would tell you what provider, what channel and when it was on? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Jez Watts who may have the answer. For more info, go to www.insideaccess.live #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below Wi...

The critically acclaimed theatre show ‘The City for Incurable Women’ by International theatre-collective fish in a dress will be ending it’s tour at Home In Manchester on Saturday 4 April at 7.45pm with integrated audio description as part of the performance making the show accessible to blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Helena McBurney, co-founder o...

Take your family on a magical adventure through the interactive Fairytales exhibition at the British Library until 23 August 2026 which has been made accessible to young blind and partially sighted people and their families too.   Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustra...

RNIB Scotland is running their Getting Back Out There Project, an initiative aiming to provide more advise and a support to blind and partially sighted people living in rural areas of Scotland, where these services are hard to reach and limited. RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina spoke with dad Kevin Byron and his son James, to find out why more support is needed in rural areas like Tarbert, Argyll and...

Let’s hear from someone who’s raising money for the RNIB by running his first marathon. David Hogg finds out more…

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review. This week Vidar and Toby chat about the 10th anniversary of Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes as the 20226 tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Profession...

Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Simon talks about attending the Anthropy conference in Cornwall which brings CEOs from across the charitable, social justice and social care sectors together to discuss ways of creating a more united society plus the cane walk and handin...

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland’s Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on. This month’s topics include a recent Stormont event and work on a Disability Strategy. If you’d like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On...

Take your family on a magical adventure through the interactive Fairytales exhibition at the British Library until 23 August 2026 which has been made accessible to young blind and partially sighted people and their families too.   Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustra...

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on at the moment. Hywel Davies has been finding out more. If you’d like more information on campaigns or want to get involved , email campaigns@rnib.org.uk You can visit rnib.org.uk/news   or call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 Follow @RNIB_Campaigns on your socials or search...

Join Jonathan as he continues on a relaxing four-stop tour around the mediterranean. Today he explores the Livorno food market and sunny city of Valencia. 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...

Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Exeter. For more information, visit the QAC website -  Sight Village Exeter, Devon in 2026 - Queen Alexandra College

On Tuesday 24 March 2026 a number of blind and partially sighted people took part in a RNIB cane walk from Parliament Square in central London to the Department of Health and Social Care to hand in the RNIB Life on Pause petition, made up of over 48,000 signatures, calling on Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to take action on Vision Rehabilitation Services to ensur...

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Shauna from RNIB's Digital skills team about their service, what they offer, what sort of questions people come with, and how you can benefit from the support from the team. 

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review. This week we have a gripping examination of nation and the beautiful game, football as the current tour of the National Theatre’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit ‘Dear Engla...