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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 Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. 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. Alex Ramzan's Passion For Theatre

    3D AGO

    Alex Ramzan's Passion For Theatre

    In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to Alex, who tells him about his sight loss journey, but also talks about how he reviews various theatre trips, different plays, and what sort of information his reviews provide to blind and partially sighted theatre goers.  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.

    7 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Some good advice about weight loss as we start a new year…

    If you have perhaps eaten a bit too much over the holidays and maybe feeling a little bit heavier than before.  Well don’t worry as for the first check in of 2026 with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about weight loss.  Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the current position around weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and whether you can get the injections on the NHS. Then to why it is not only a good idea but important to try and avoid processed foods. Ending with some good advice from Elizabeth about eating well and exercising regularly too. You will find more information around weight loss injections by visiting the NHS England website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/prevention/obesity/medicines-for-obesity/weight-management-injections/#:~:text=From%2023%20March%202025%2C%20you,the%20right%20treatment%20for%20you. To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit -https://elizabethroddick.com

    4 min
  3. Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's New Dog?

    6D AGO

    Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's New Dog?

    This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert brings back Caroline, with some good news, as she will be starting training with her new guide friend. We find out more about the new guide dog, while also checking in how Caroline's feeling about starting training.

    9 min
  4. Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Stormy Boy

    12/29/2025

    Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Stormy Boy

    This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline about her guide dog Storm, who has very much lived up to his name.

    8 min
  5. Guide Dog Blogs: Caronline's Mothering Guide Dog Nuna

    12/22/2025

    Guide Dog Blogs: Caronline's Mothering Guide Dog Nuna

    This week on guide dog blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline, about her 4th guide dog. This time, it's Nuna's turn, Caroline tells us how Nuna came to her at the right time, and we find out what she was like when Caroline was pregnant with her daughter, and how Nuna approached her.

    6 min
  6. Uber's New Assistance Dog Indicator Feature

    12/17/2025

    Uber's New Assistance Dog Indicator Feature

    If you are a user of the Uber app, and have an assistance dog, like a guide dog, then you may be interested in a brand new feature of the Uber app where you can indicate on your profile that you are riding with your assistance dog, but how does the feature work exactly? Hubert finds out more in this podcast.

    8 min
  7. Elizabeth Roddick: Acting Fast On Heart Attacks

    12/17/2025

    Elizabeth Roddick: Acting Fast On Heart Attacks

    Barry Snell caught up with pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick who shared some invaluable advice on what we should doing if someone in our company has a heart attack or stroke during the festive period. Elizabeth also talks about treating anyone who has a bad reaction to a food allergy.   To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email info@elizabethroddick.com or for more information visit - https://elizabethroddick.com Image: Picture showing Elizabeth standing in her pharmacy, dressed in her white pharmacist coat and a colourful bandana around her neck, she's smiling. Warmly at the camera with her hands slightly raised.

    6 min
  8. Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Guide Dog Gavin

    12/15/2025

    Guide Dog Blogs: Caroline's Guide Dog Gavin

    This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert welcomes back Caroline, as they talk about another one of her great dogs, this time we talk about Gavin the guide, a dog with a great personality, and one quite honest when he's tired of watching his mum work, find out more about what we mean by listening to this episode.

    7 min
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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 Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. 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
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © RNIB
  • Show Website
    RNIB Conversations