RNIB Connect

RNIB Connect Radio

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

  1. Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 09/05/2026

    1 DAY AGO

    Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 09/05/2026

    Each week, on RNIB Connect Radio we sit 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 began with the announcement that actor, and star of Disney+ UK’s ‘Rivals,’ Victoria Smurfit has been appointed as RNIB’s new President as Dame Gail Ronson DBE steps down after 14 years as President of the RNIB. Also with many people voting this week in the UK elections for the Scottish and Welsh parliaments as well as the Council and Mayoral elections in England Simon talks about the work that the RNIB has been doing looking into how to make voting accessible so that visually impaired people are able to vote independently at the polling station. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.ukYou can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999Or ask your Amazon smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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.

    6 min
  2. Neil Atkinson on Voting as a Visually Impaired Person

    2 DAYS AGO

    Neil Atkinson on Voting as a Visually Impaired Person

    RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Neil Atkinson, RNIB Scotland, Social Action Community Coordinator to find out how how he found it voting as a visually impaired person in the Scottish Parliament Election on Thursday 7 May 2026.   Neil gives his thoughts on how accessible the whole experience was for him, the level of support he received from polling station staff, his thoughts on any accessible tools he was offered to help him vote independently as a visually impaired person and what could be done in the future to make the voting more accessible for him and other blind and partially sighted people.  (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    8 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    VICTA Parents Event Coming To Birmingham

    The parents of children who are blind or partially sighted are being given the chance to meet up in person and share their experiences. Hywel Davies has been hearing about the upcoming VICTA Parents Conference. For more information on the conference, visit the VICTA website - VICTA Parents LIVE! - VICTA

    7 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    RNIB See Work Differently Placement - Aarifah & Eric

    RNIB’s See Work Differently Placement programme offers placements across RNIB Teams and gives people with sight loss the chance to gain real work experience with supportive employers and move closer to the jobs and futures they want.  Amelia is here speaking to Aarifah Karim who is on placement with the Policy team, and her manager Erik Matthies to learn more. Learn more about available See Work Differently Placements on the RNIB careers page Careers at RNIB I Information and vacancies | RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black 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.

    8 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Sight Village Leeds Preview

    Sight Village exhibitions are a great way to learn more about products and services designed for blind and partially sighted people in your area. Hywel Davies has been hearing all about plans for this year’s Sight Village Leeds. For more information, visit the Sight Village website - Sight Village Leeds 2026 - Queen Alexandra College

    7 min
  6. Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Barnum, AD Theatre Review

    2 DAYS AGO

    Vidar Hjardeng MBE - Barnum, AD Theatre Review

    RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review. This week it was all about the greatest show on earth as Vidar reviewed the current touring production of ‘Barnum’ as it visited the Birmingham Hippodrome with description by Professional audio Describer Jonathan Nash.  About ‘Barnum’. Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds.  Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead took centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win on Any Dream Will Do and acclaimed performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked and Legally Blonde. This spectacular new staging featured an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians playing 150 instruments, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for. Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Lee Mead steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope! Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All. To find out more about the current UK tour of ‘Barnum’ do visit - https://www.kenwright.com/productions/barnum-2026-uk-tour/ (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    6 min
  7. Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone - Laura Chow, Head of Charities, Postcode Lottery

    2 DAYS AGO

    Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone - Laura Chow, Head of Charities, Postcode Lottery

    We are celebrating the power of people helping other people and an incredible £15 million in flexible funding raised by players of the Postcode Lottery supporting the work that the RNIB does to help blind and partially sighted people live more independently and with greater confidence too. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Laura Chow, Head of Charities at the Postcode Lottery to find out more about the history of the Postcode Lottery, the long standing partnership with the RNIB and the incredible support that players have made to many areas of the RNIB’s work which has made a real difference to the lives of many visually impaired people. Thanks to funding raised by players and awarded by Postcode Care Trust, RNIB has received an amazing £15 million in flexible funding since 2018. To find out more about the Postcode Lottery do visit - https://www.postcodelottery.co.uk (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    9 min
  8. Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone Supporting RNIB’s Libraries Engagement Manager

    2 DAYS AGO

    Postcode Lottery RNIB £15m Milestone Supporting RNIB’s Libraries Engagement Manager

    We are celebrating the power of people helping other people and an incredible £15 million in flexible funding raised by players of the Postcode Lottery supporting the work that the RNIB does to help blind and partially sighted people live more independently and with greater confidence too. One such area of the RNIB’s work is through Lara Marshall’s role as RNIB’s Libraries Engagement Manager and working closely with Fiona Tarn, Head of London Libraries to make a real difference to blind and partially sighted library visitors in London.  RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Lara and Fiona at Holborn Library in central London to find out how the funding has been helping to make library services more accessible to visually impaired people. Thanks to funding raised by players and awarded by Postcode Care Trust, RNIB has received an amazing £15 million in flexible funding since 2018. To find out more about making services more accessible like those at the London Libraries do either call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk And for more about the Postcode Lottery do go to - https://www.postcodelottery.co.uk (Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underlined with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font)

    12 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    RNIB Connect Radio
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.6k
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RNIB
  • Show Website
    RNIB Connect

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