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RNIB Conversations

RNIB Connect Radiowww.rnib.org.uk
{"_":"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
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\nOther great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio
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\nConnect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss.
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\nRead On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading.
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\nTech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people.
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\nSport - See sport differently.
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\nThe Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing.
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\nTracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life.
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\nSupport - Other podcasts from RNIB.
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\nTV Guide - Daily audio TV listings\n","$":{"audioboom:html":"1"}}
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Episodes

S2 Ep914: Travel Hands at Safe Con 2025

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Apr 09, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 914

S2 Ep914: Guide Dog Blogs – Ice Travels To Greece

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Apr 09, 20259 minSeason 2Ep. 914

S2 Ep913: Ability Net At Safe Con 25

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Apr 07, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 913

S2 Ep911: VocalEyes What’s On 2 April 2025

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 Shark is Broken - Tuesday 8 April, 7.30pm, touch tour 6pm, Theatre Royal Brighton Richard II - Saturday 12 April, 2.30pm, touch tour ...

Apr 02, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 911

S2 Ep912: Guide Dog Blogs – Paul Cunningham

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Apr 01, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 912

S2 Ep910: What Happens When We Hear About Shortages of Medicines?

We do hear from time to time about shortages of medicines in our local Pharmacy which has come up again recently in the news. So for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick we are going to find out a bit more about why this happens and what our Pharmacist do to make sure that we do still manage to get the regular medications that we need. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB connect Radio’s Toby Davey the reasons why these shortages of medicines happen from time to ...

Apr 01, 20254 minSeason 2Ep. 910

S2 Ep912: About Vision Northumberland

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Apr 01, 20254 minSeason 2Ep. 912

S2 Ep909: New Sight Loss Survey From Retina UK

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. Find out more about the survey here: https://retinauk.org.uk/event/sight-loss-survey-2025/...

Mar 27, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 909

S2 Ep907: Can You See Me Now Art Exhibition

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Mar 25, 20255 minSeason 2Ep. 907

S2 Ep908: Guide Dog Blogs – Issy McGrath, Meet Ice and Yang

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Mar 25, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 908

S2 Ep906: What is Glaucoma

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Mar 24, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 906

S2 Ep903: How Useful and Affective are Home Testing Kits for Certain Diseases?

With recent news about issues regarding home testing kits for certain diseases, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the effectiveness and usefulness of home testing kits for certain diseases. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth what she felt about home testing kits for diseases like diabetes, bowel cancer, coeliac disease and vitamin D tests about whether they work and how reliable are they. For many blind and partially s...

Mar 12, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 903

S2 Ep902: VocalEyes What’s On 12 March 2025

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: Vital Signs: Another World is Possible - recorded audio-described guide, until 17 May, Science Gallery London Hamilton - Saturday 15 Marc...

Mar 12, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 902

S2 Ep901: Discussing Glaucoma For World Glaucoma Week 2025

World Glaucoma Week (WGW), runs from 9–15 March, uniting health organisations and charities worldwide to raise awareness about glaucoma. This year, Glaucoma UK is encouraging people to prioritise their eye health by booking an eye test, learning more about the disease, or spreading the word. Barry Snell spoke to Glaucoma UK's Robyn Asprey to find out more. To learn more about Glaucoma UK and the service they provide, click here Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB...

Mar 11, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 901

S2 Ep899: Lizzi Jordan MBE talks Dare Devil

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Mar 05, 20255 minSeason 2Ep. 899

S2 Ep900: Hubert Speaks to Livi and Leon From The Traitors

Hubert went along to an exclusive screening of Daredevil Born Again. He managed to catch up with Livi and Leon from the very popular show the Traitors, and got their opinions on the show they’ve just watched. He also asked them what they’d like to see done to help blind and partially sighted people in society. 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...

Mar 05, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 900

S2 Ep896: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Travel and Transport

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Mar 03, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 896

S2 Ep898: VocalEyes What’s On 3 March 2025

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: Kinky Boots - Thursday 6 March, 7.30pm, touch tour 6.20pm, Norwich Theatre Royal & Juliet - Wednesday 12 March, 2.30pm, touch tour 12...

Mar 03, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 898

S2 Ep897: Keeping Track Of and Taking Medicine Correctly…

This week for our regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about keeping on top of our medications. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth about why we need to take some medications before or after eating, and whether some drinks or food have an affect on the medications we take. Ending with some hints on the best way to keep track of the medications you are taking including a couple of accessible pill pots that are available from the RNIB onl...

Feb 28, 20255 minSeason 2Ep. 897

S2 Ep895: Louise Wright Sight Loss Story

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Feb 27, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 895

S2 Ep894: Maureen’s Sight Loss Story

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Feb 20, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 894

S2 Ep893: VocalEyes What’s On 18 February 2025

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: An Inspector Calls - Saturday 22 February, 2.30pm, touch tour 1.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Elektra - Tuesday 25 February, 7.3...

Feb 18, 20255 minSeason 2Ep. 893

S2 Ep892: Deafblind UK Research Centre To Launch At BCU

Barry Snell talks to Dr Peter Simcock, from Birmingham City University (BCU), about an exciting new education and research centre, which hopes to address the issue of dual sensory loss. 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.

Feb 17, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 892

S2 Ep891: Guide Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Enrichment Toys

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Feb 17, 20256 minSeason 2Ep. 891

S2 Ep890: Scalp Conditions and Hair Loss….

With all the cold weather we have been experiencing recently and many of us being sensible and wearing hats, for this week’s check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about the sort of scalp conditions that Elizabeth tends to see people coming into the pharmacy with. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey began by asking Elizabeth whether dandruff is one of the more common conditions and whether you can get psoriasis of the scalp too. Then to issues around hair loss and anythin...

Feb 17, 20254 minSeason 2Ep. 890

S2 Ep891: Sarah Cobb Sight Loss Story

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Feb 13, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 891

S2 Ep891: Dog Blogs: Linda Parsons – Guide Dog Story

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Feb 10, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 891
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