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RNIB Conversations

RNIB Connect Radio
Guide Dogs
Sight Loss
RNIB
Accessibility
Assistive Technology
Mental Health
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Sight Village
Thomas Pocklington Trust
London
Training
Vocaleyes
Audiobooks
Vision Impairment
Glide
Retina UK
Be My Eyes
Audio Description
Macs Charity
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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 - ... more

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Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the a... more

With the sunnier days we have been having recently and hopefully more to come too. For this week’s regular check in with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about sun protection.

Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’... more

In this episode of Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Mike Brace about his first of 2 guide dogs Izzy, which he has gotten quite late, but has very much enhanced his life.

In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to Joanna Hogg. They discuss her sight loss, how she adapted to it, and her passion she has thanks to supporting her children who also have sight loss and other conditions, and for whom Joanna wants to ... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Brace
Guide dog owner discussing his first guide dog Izzy
Episode: S2 Ep1631: Guide Dog Blogs - Mike's First Guide Dog Izzy
Joanna Hogg
Vision-impaired advocate and mother of a child with a rare genetic skin disease
Episode: S2 Ep1630: Joanna Hogg - Passion For SEN
Yuna Rose
Children's songstress and storyteller; founder of Yuna's Young Friends
Yuna's Young Friends; Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose
Episode: S2 Ep1628: Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose
Jake Hypastep
Blind DJ from Milton Keynes; specializes in house, jungle, UK garage and hip hop; shared experiences about performing with sight loss
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Episode: S2 Ep1305: Sight Loss No Barrier For Blind DJ
Rimple Rajah
Speaker sharing sight loss journey and fitness-focused adaptation
Episode: S2 Ep1303: Rimple's Story - Feeling Stronger Through Fitness
Robert H. King
Visually impaired digital photographic artist
Episode: S2 Ep1304: A Photographic Exhibition of Lost Memories And Sight Loss
Maureen Goodall
Speaker discussing being misperceived as fake while walking with a white cane
Episode: S2 Ep1302: Some Of The Lunch Break's Best Bug Bears
Tony Gephardt
Discusses being mistaken for not needing assistance and the importance of communication
Episode: S2 Ep1302: Some Of The Lunch Break's Best Bug Bears
Riley Omens
Speaker highlighting advertising boards on pavements as navigational obstacles
Episode: S2 Ep1302: Some Of The Lunch Break's Best Bug Bears

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Toby
Host of RNIB Connect Radio interviews and related segments

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#157
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#40
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Apple Podcasts
#92
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S2 Ep1629: What Happens If There is a Faulty Medicine that Needs to be Recalled…
Q: What happens if a medicine has something wrong and has to be recalled?
The MHRA conducts rigorous checks to prove safety and efficacy; if recall is necessary, all pharmacies, hospitals, and surgeries are informed to remove the medicine from circulation, and patients may be contacted or the product taken off shelves.
S2 Ep1629: What Happens If There is a Faulty Medicine that Needs to be Recalled…
Q: What happens if there is a faulty product, such as a supplement, versus a medicine?
Elizabeth explains that supplements are handled by the Food Standards Agency, and the clearance and recall process differs from medicines, which are regulated by the MHRA and are removed from circulation with notices to pharmacies and often direct patient communication.
S2 Ep1628: Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose
Q: What age group are the stories for, and how strict is the target?
Primarily early years, but not strictly limited by age; the content is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for children who want it, regardless of exact age.
S2 Ep1628: Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose
Q: How did you move from the initial idea to actually launching the channel?
I didn't do the uploads myself; I have support and I paused to consider how others would interpret the stories. With encouragement from the group, I began recording with the understanding that the stories would initially serve my Young Friends but would later branch out to broader audiences.
S2 Ep1628: Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose
Q: What inspired you to start this channel in the first place?
The idea grew from a mothers' nudge and a desire to give children a space to express themselves; I started recording stories for a WhatsApp group and then turned it into a YouTube project called Story & Rhyme Time with Yuna Rose.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RNIB Conversations

What is RNIB Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A program focused on sight loss, accessibility, and inclusion, featuring interviews with people living with blindness or partial sight, healthcare professionals, and advocates. Episodes span practical guidance on medication shortages, personal journeys with guide dogs, and the use of assistive technology in gaming; coverage also includes accessible theatre and museum experiences, charity campaigns, and documentary projects that illuminate lived experiences. Notable throughlines include real-world advice for navigating health systems, deep dives into assistive tech and accessibility in everyday life, and high-profile collaborations that push for better services and representation. The show often pairs personal narratives with expert context,... more

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1. Mike Brace
2. Joanna Hogg
3. Yuna Rose
4. Jake Hypastep
5. Rimple Rajah
6. Robert H. King
7. Maureen Goodall
8. Tony Gephardt

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