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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station sharing stories of people living with sight loss. Listen to blind and partially sighted people talk about a wide range of topics of relevance to them and join the conversation yourself by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings
Episodes
July 8, 2025 • 8 mins
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July 8, 2025 • 5 mins
Barry Snell talks to artist Olya Lynx, who currently has a tactile exhibition taking place at Lytham Heritage centre. The exhibition runs until the 20th July 2025.
To find out more about Olya Lynx art click here
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To find out more about Olya Lynx art click here
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July 4, 2025 • 4 mins
With the very hot weather we have been experiencing recently for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about how best to cope with the heat and hot weather.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether there are certain individuals who are at greater risk in the heat than others.
Then to what is heat exhaustion and how dangerous might heatstroke ...
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether there are certain individuals who are at greater risk in the heat than others.
Then to what is heat exhaustion and how dangerous might heatstroke ...
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July 4, 2025 • 8 mins
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July 1, 2025 • 7 mins
One of the leading causes of blindness in the UK, is Glaucoma and it’s estimated to affect around 700,000 people in the UK, with half of them unaware they have it.
For Glaucoma Awareness Week we’re focusing on the eye condition itself, importance of early detection and the support available.
Joining us now to help us better understand this condition is Chris Hunton, Glaucoma UK trustee.
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For Glaucoma Awareness Week we’re focusing on the eye condition itself, importance of early detection and the support available.
Joining us now to help us better understand this condition is Chris Hunton, Glaucoma UK trustee.
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June 30, 2025 • 7 mins
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June 24, 2025 • 6 mins
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June 24, 2025 • 7 mins
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:
Stereophonic - Saturday 5 July, 1pm, touch tour 1...
Audio described shows and events included:
Stereophonic - Saturday 5 July, 1pm, touch tour 1...
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June 18, 2025 • 4 mins
With many of us probably having some old out of date medicines or maybe unfinished prescriptions knocking around at home for this week’s check-in with Glasgow based pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about medicine waste and what might be done to reduce the amount of waste too.
Elizabeth began by outlining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey some of the figures that illustrate the scale of the problem and many of ...
Elizabeth began by outlining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey some of the figures that illustrate the scale of the problem and many of ...
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June 16, 2025 • 6 mins
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June 16, 2025 • 5 mins
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June 16, 2025 • 4 mins
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June 16, 2025 • 7 mins
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June 16, 2025 • 8 mins
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June 10, 2025 • 6 mins
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 Crucible - Saturday 14 June and Tuesday 24 Ju...
Audio described shows and events included:
The Crucible - Saturday 14 June and Tuesday 24 Ju...
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June 5, 2025 • 8 mins
Blind and partially sighted people have an opportunity to get involved in Neuroscience Research conducted at Goldsmiths, University of London.
The study explores how people who are blind or severely visually impaired sense their body’s internal signals, like their heartbeat, and how this relates to feelings and emotions.
Joining Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about the research is Dr Sonia Abad-Hernando, Po...
The study explores how people who are blind or severely visually impaired sense their body’s internal signals, like their heartbeat, and how this relates to feelings and emotions.
Joining Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about the research is Dr Sonia Abad-Hernando, Po...
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June 5, 2025 • 6 mins
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June 5, 2025 • 8 mins
Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime and trek across the Sahara desert, all in support of a good cause?
Well, Colin Hetherington and James Clarke are doing just that as they take on the challenge for charity Retina UK.
They spoke with Paulina Kuchorew about the upcoming challenge.
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They spoke with Paulina Kuchorew about the upcoming challenge.
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May 29, 2025 • 4 mins
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