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S2 Ep1519: Important News For All UK Landline Telephone Customers Dec 05, 2025

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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 is available.
For more info, go to bt.com/connected-together
You can also call BT’s customer care team on 03301234150.
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S2 Ep1520: Film Review: Frankenstein 2025 Dec 04, 2025

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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.
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S2 Ep1518: We Assist Service From WeWALK Available For Beta Testing Dec 03, 2025

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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.
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S2 Ep1517: Audio Described Festive Fun In South Wales Dec 02, 2025

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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.

S2 Ep1515: Signs And Management Of Myopia In Children Dec 02, 2025

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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
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S2 Ep1516: Lord Provost Visits RNIB Scotland's HQ Dec 02, 2025

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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.
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S2 Ep1513: Changes to Motability and Inaccurate Press Reporting Nov 28, 2025

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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.

S2 Ep1514: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 29/11/2025 Nov 28, 2025

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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 from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk
You can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999
Or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.
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S2 Ep1512: Some Festive Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description. Nov 28, 2025

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

S2 Ep1511: More Help For Blind And Partially Sighted People In Orkney Nov 28, 2025

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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

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