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RNIB Conversations

RNIB Connect Radio
Guide Dogs
Sight Loss
RNIB
Thomas Pocklington Trust
Accessibility
London
Vision Impairment
Mental Health
Vocaleyes
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Audiobooks
Assistive Technology
Visual Impairment
Education
Be My Eyes
Audio Description
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
RNIB Connect Radio
Blind Ambition
Vitamin D

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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Latest Episodes

What's it like working for the UK’s largest producer of official statistics when you're blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been finding out about life for once worker at the Office for National Statistics.

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Veronica Ferguson about what motivated her career path, her experiences of working with the royal family, and her advice to people as ot how they can look after their eyes best.

In his podcast, following Thomas Pocklington Trust launching a new set of internship opportunities for blind and partially sighted people, Hubert has been chatting to interns who have just completed their internships to hear about their experiences.

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Laura, one of the interns who completed their internship as part of the Get Set Progress Programme. They talk about Laura's experiences, difficulties she had with jo searching, and how much of a difference this intern... more

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Recent Guests

Bilaal Ali
Avi d sportsman, student, and advocate living with Barrett-Beal syndrome
Independent guest via RNIB Connect Radio
Episode: S2 Ep1668: Bilaal's Sight Loss Journey
Andrew Barry
RNIB trustee and board member
RNIB
Episode: S2 Ep1667: Chair Of RNIB Enterprises Andy Barry at Edinburgh Hillside Meeting
Alice Collins
Board member and trustee of RNIB
RNIB
Episode: S2 Ep1666: RNIB Trustee Alice Collins At Edinburgh Hillside Meeting
Al Di Meola
Influential guitarist, composer, and performer
Self/Various bands including Return To Forever
Episode: S2 Ep1662: The Jazz Club: In Conversation with Al Di Meola
Lisa Donaldson
Director of Eyecare at SeeAbility
SeeAbility
Episode: S2 Ep1658: SeeAbility Achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title
Pete North
Husband and training partner / coach
Self-directed
Episode: S2 Ep1656: Training And Life Partners Claire And Pete North
Claire North
Blind athlete and trainer
Self-directed / personal branding
Episode: S2 Ep1656: Training And Life Partners Claire And Pete North
Kirin Saeed
Actor, playwright, visually impaired creator; Scotland-based founder of VICS
Visually Impaired Creators Scotland (VICS)
Episode: S2 Ep1655: Navigating Grief As A Blind Person
Dianne Lusman
Pilot (stoker) who tandem cycles with Anne
Glasgow Tandem Club
Episode: S2 Ep1653: Visuallly Impaired Tandem Cyclist Anne And Tandem Pilot Dianne

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Jake Hart
Host of RNIB Connect Radio Jazz Club; RNIB Connect Radio

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#206
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Apple Podcasts
#47
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Apple Podcasts
#172
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S2 Ep1667: Chair Of RNIB Enterprises Andy Barry at Edinburgh Hillside Meeting
Q: You have quite a range of experience within the organization. But what were some of the things that prompted you to join RNIB in the first place?
The guest explains a strong personal affinity due to vision impairment in his family and the emotional impact of the helpline; these factors motivate him to contribute his commercial and governance experience to RNIB and to help make services more accessible.
S2 Ep1672: Laura Talks About Her Experiences and Her Job Searching Difficulties Before Getting The Internship
Q: Let's find out a bit more about your actual role at Dolphin. What sort of jobs were you doing as part of your internship?
She describes being an accessibility software testing intern, testing products like EasyReader, Supernova, and Guide Connect, running test packs, writing reports, collaborating with the testing team, and updating processes.
S2 Ep1672: Laura Talks About Her Experiences and Her Job Searching Difficulties Before Getting The Internship
Q: Joining me now is Laura, can you tell us why you applied for this programme and what you hoped to get out of it when you were applying?
Laura explains that after many job applications, including the Get Set Progress programme application to work at Dolphin, she sought a change towards language-inclusive work and saw accessibility testing as a path leveraging her language background, leading to a valuable professional experience at Dolphin.
S2 Ep1664: Looking at the Benefits of GP’s Prescribing Exercise Rather than Medicines
Q: And finally, there are side effects with these types of medicine, aren't there?
She explains that all medicines can have side effects, discussing common GI-related issues with weight-loss drugs and stressing that medicines go through extensive trials for safety and that prescribers can guide patients on minimizing side effects.
S2 Ep1664: Looking at the Benefits of GP’s Prescribing Exercise Rather than Medicines
Q: I've heard stories about GPs giving prescriptions for exercise rather than medicines. Elizabeth, does that mean you might be out of a job soon?
Elizabeth suggests there will always be a role for medicine, but emphasizes a holistic approach where exercise and nutrition complement pharmacological treatment; she highlights pharmacogenomics and tailored exercise prescriptions as evolving areas rather than wholesale replacement of medicines.

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

This show centers on lived experience with sight loss, featuring conversations with people who are blind or partially sighted, their families, caregivers, and professionals working in eye care, accessibility, and disability advocacy. Across episodes, topics range from personal journeys navigating impairment and restoring independence, to practical guidance on living with assistive technologies, guide dogs, adaptive sports, and accessible arts and culture. A notable strength is bringing a blend of personal storytelling and expert insight—covering health, education, and community initiatives—often with a candid, uplifting tone that emphasizes resilience, inclusion, and actionable tips for everyday life. The format often includes guests who sh... more

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1. Bilaal Ali
2. Andrew Barry
3. Alice Collins
4. Al Di Meola
5. Lisa Donaldson
6. Pete North
7. Claire North
8. Kirin Saeed

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