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We love seeing audio description added to live events💗 RNIB Connect Radio’s allan russell spoke to Jonathan Penny Channel 4, to discuss live AD and look ahead to some upcoming audio described football matches. audioboom.com/posts/8736385-…

Did you hear? Charity Guide Dogs are teaming up with English FA for a fun family day at St George's Park. The event will offer blind and partially sighted children and young people a chance to try out three different sports. Listen for more details 🎧 audioboom.com/posts/8737290-…

"I really just wanted to do something to give back." Aoife McGlade climbed the highest mountains across the UK and Ireland. Together with friends and family, she raised £45K in support of RNIB, a charity which helped her following a sight loss diagnosis. audioboom.com/posts/8737829-…

In a significant development, more than 100 MPs have signed an amendment that could thwart the UK Government's damaging plans to cut disability benefits. Let's get these numbers up - email your MP now: rnib.in/PIP25X

"I found it really difficult at the beginning but the more I practiced, it just got easier." Cara Murphy is a Secondary School student Uddingston Grammar School and over the past few months she's been chatting with us about her studies and learning how to use braille. audioboom.com/posts/8740020-…

Allow us to introduce David ✨ David's been hanging around our radio studios since 2017.

"Is she invisible, am I invisible? It cut me like a knife." Earlier this month, Wayne Pugh and his guide dog Liberty, had to leave their local pub early following an upsetting experience. He shared his story with our David Hogg. audioboom.com/posts/8740658-…

"It's so important to have access to things that make life easier." RNIB Belfast Products and Advice Centre had its relaunch today🎉 RNIB Chair of Trustees annamtylor was invited along to officially open the space and spoke with our Barry Snell. RNIBNI audioboom.com/posts/8740789-…

What does the UK Government’s Welfare U-Turn mean? RNIB Connect Radio’s allan russell and Roisin Jacklin RNIB Campaigns Team, look at some of the suggested changes and explain what it could mean ahead of the Parliament vote this coming Tuesday. audioboom.com/posts/8741258-…

Each week, allan russell sits down with RNIB CEO Matt Stringer, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about welfare campaigning, new shop, a flower clock and some great news for audio description. audioboom.com/posts/8741156-…

The The Sensational Museum is a research project radically re-thinking the role of senses in museums. This July they are gathering together to share and celebrate their work over the last 2 years. Amelia spoke to Hannah Thompson to learn more. audioboom.com/posts/8741306-…

Glaucoma is estimated to affect around 700,000 people in the UK, with half of them unaware they have it. For Glaucoma Awareness Week we’re speaking with Chris Glaucoma UK about the importance of early detection and their simple online tool that can help. audioboom.com/posts/8742105-…

Last night, following a significant last-minute concession, the UK Government passed the welfare bill. Our allan russell spoke with Sophie Dudgeon RNIB about what the changes are and what they could mean for blind and partially sighted people. audioboom.com/posts/8743106-…

RNIB has reacted to the Welfare Reform Bill which passed in the House of Commons yesterday evening after major changes were made to the bill at the final moment. Hear the statement below:

Welfare reform bill? Following the UK Government proceeding through the first vote on the bill, we’d like to hear from our community. How do you feel about it and what do you think of the changes made last minute? Email RNIB Connect Radio here: [email protected]

🌼Explore the RNIB Legacy Garden, designed to honour those who have generously left gifts in Wills to RNIB. Designed by a multi-award winning gardener, you'll find the multisensory garden at the RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025 (16-20 July 2025).

NHS England has published its 10 Year Health Plan for England. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Vivienne Francis from RNIB, to discuss what this could mean for blind and partially sighted people. audioboom.com/posts/8744152-…

Time to chat biggest stories from last week with RNIB CEO Matt Stringer. This week the focus is on the Welfare Reform Bill vote, which happened on Tuesday 1st of July, and the publication of the NHS 10-year Health plan for England. audioboom.com/posts/8744108-…

What does the VI Community think of the Welfare Reform Bill? As the UK Government continues conversations around the Welfare Reform Bill, we spoke with blind and partially sighted people to find out what they thought of the result of the vote. audioboom.com/playlists/4635…

🎭 Going For Independence in Saltburn By Sea are working on a new audio drama by and for blind and partially sighted people. Amelia spoke to founder, Pam Bennett, and member, Pat Grahame, to learn more. audioboom.com/posts/8742705-…