RNIB Connect

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 Ep1946: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 26/09/2026 Sep 26, 2026

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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 The Scottish Vision Strategy Conference, Invictus Spirit Awards and some great news for RNIB Connect Radio.

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 Ep1947: SWDP Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau Devin Adams and Campbell Chalmers Sep 25, 2026

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See Work Differently Placements can be a great way for blind and partially sighted people to get into employment, but what’s a placement actually like? David Hogg spoke to Devin Adams and Campbell Chalmers from Stirling District Citizen Advice Bureau to find out

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S2 Ep1947: Rock en Seine Festival Audio Description Sep 25, 2026

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At this year’s Rock en Seine festival, VI concert goers could experience audio description of some of the headliners. David Hogg learns more….

S2 Ep1945: VICS Take 'Four Out Of Five' To Belfast Sep 25, 2026

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Follow Visually Impaired people on a fateful train journey in a new production from VICS called ‘Four Out Of Five’.

Amelia spoke to VICS Founder Kirin Saaed and Four Out Of Five Contributor Matthew Clarke to learn about the show.

Four Out Of Five takes place from 7.30 to 8.30 pn on the 3rd October, book tickets and learn more here - Four Out of Five | The MAC Belfast

S2 Ep1944: Award Winning Blind Comedian Takes To The Road With New Show. Sep 25, 2026

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Jamie MacDonald is a multi award winning blind comedian, writer and actor, from Glasgow.
He’s back on the road with a new show and told RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell about the idea behind it and why everyone has a mask…
If you’d like to learn more about Jamie, go to https://jamiemacdonaldcomedian.com/about/

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S2 Ep1944: Visionary Annual Conference 2026 - Dr. Beverly Deguid On Inclusive Mindfulness Sep 24, 2026

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