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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation.

Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio

Conversations – Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics.

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

Latest Episodes:

S2 Ep1565: Counsellor Sally Clay On Reconnecting Jan 13, 2026

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How can you reconnect with the people you care about?

VI Counsellor Sally Clay spoke to Amelia about reasons distance can happen and ways you can come back together.

Listen to Good Company on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm and 1st Sunday of each month at 8pm.

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S2 Ep1559: Rehoming Accessible Technology In Shropshire Jan 12, 2026

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A free service from the charity ‘Sight Loss Shropshire’ is matching blind and partially sighted people with accessible technology. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.

S2 Ep1556: Inclusive Farm Are Making Agriculture More Accessible Jan 09, 2026

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Inclusive Farm offers opportunities for people with disability and difference to gain skills in Agriculture.

Amelia spoke to blind farmer and CEO, Mike Duxbury, for an update on their Aberdeenshire farm and their plans for 2026.

Learn more on the Inclusive Farm website - Inclusive Farm | Cultivating Ideas for Growth

S2 Ep1557: Clive Jones on Becoming an MBE Jan 09, 2026

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Army veteran Clive Jones has recently become an MBE. He shares his story with David Hogg and what it was like to receive the honour.

S2 Ep1560: Berat, Albania - Travelogue 42 With Jonathan Abro Jan 07, 2026

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Join Jonathan as he continues exploring the Balkans by bus, taking a chaotic journey to the 'city of windows' and exploring impactful museums.

Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.

S2 Ep1555: RNIB Responds To NHS England Online Hospital Announcement Jan 07, 2026

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The government has announced a new NHS online hospital service is being launched in England next year. It will focus on nine health conditions, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Amelia spoke to RNIB Head of Policy, Mike Wordingham, to learn about what this means for blind and partially sighted people in England.

Learn more on the NHS England website - NHS England » Menopause and prostate conditions prioritised for NHS’s new online hospital

S2 Ep1554: Studies on Wellbeing, Sleep Quality and Visual Impairment Jan 06, 2026

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Researchers in Jordan are exploring health-related wellbeing and sleep quality among visually impaired people.

Amelia spoke to one of the researchers, Dr.Hisham Jammal, to learn what they discovered and how it will impact support for blind and partially sighted people.

Read 'Jammal, H. M., Khader, Y., Kanaan, S. F., Al-Dwairi, R., Mohidat, H., Al-Omari, R., … Al Bdour, M. The Effect of Visual Impairment and Its Severity on Vision-Related and Health-Related Quality of Life in Jordan: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare (2023).' here - https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S431159

Read 'Jammal, H.M., Khader, Y., Almhdawi, K. et al. Association between visual impairment and sleep quality: A cross-sectional, comparative study of severity, eye conditions, and risk factors. Eye (2025)' here - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-025-04150-0

S2 Ep1553: January 2026 Almanac Jan 06, 2026

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How do people around the world welcome the new year? Which red animals will appear this month? Amelia is back with the first almanac of 2026.
Learn more about the birds and nature you can enjoy this month on the RSPB website - The year in nature
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S2 Ep1552: 'A Christmas Carol' Comes To Leeds Playhouse Jan 05, 2026

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Leeds Playhouse is hosting a new staging of the Charles Dickens tale ‘A Christmas Carol’. Hywel Davies caught up with visually impaired actor Amy Forrest to hear more about the production.

S2 Ep1548: Albania's Capital - Travelogue 41 With Jonathan Abro Jan 03, 2026

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Join Jonathan Abro on his bus trip around the Balkans. The first stop is the capital of Albania, Tirana.

Listen to Jonathan's Travelogues every Wednesday on The Lunch Break from 12 noon to 1 pm.

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