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What does it feel like to disclose your vision impairment?Visionary have a new podcast episode where blind and partially sighted people talk about their experiences.Amelia spoke to Raquel Garrido-Soriano from Visionary and Podcast Host and Producer Fern Lulham to learn more...Listen to the podcast by searching for 'A Space Of our Own' wherever you get your podcast.New! "A Space of Our Own" Podcast Series Launches with a Powerful Conversation on "Disclosure" - VisionaryImage 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. 

Aarian Merani is turning his experiences as a brown, blind, bisexual with brain cancer into an hour of laughs at the Edinburgh Fringe.Amelia learns more about his debut comedy show ‘How's Your Head' and why people should come along.Learn more about Aarian's show on his website - How's Your Head? | Aarian MehrabaniImage 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. 

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 by talking about his visit to the gold medal award-winning RNIB Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026.  Then to the 10th Anniversary on Saturday 1 August 2026 of the NHS Accessible Information Standard which still needs to be made mandatory and fully implemented.Ending by reflecting on the great success of all the visually impaired athletes who have been competing in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.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 9999 or ask your Amazon smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB's CEO Simon Antrobus, Smiling, Wearing A Black Jacket With A White Shirt

In this episode, Hubert speaks to RNIB's chair of trustees Anna Tylor. They discuss what needs to be done to improve accessibility of health information, she also shares her own personal experiences. 

In this episode, Hubert chats to DR Oscar Duke who was the special guest for this event. They discuss the importance of accessible health information, where it's at currently. and what needs to be done. 

In this podcast, Hubert chats to Jeff, one of the RNIB volunteers who came along to the event. They talk about what got him to come, his experiences of getting health information and his advice to other blind and partially sighted people. 

Do you have memories of Disability Arts you want to share? Disability Arts Online (DAO) want to archive the history of disability theatre, music, dance, art and more to create an accessible digital record.Amelia learns more from Colin Hambrook, the founder of DAO, to learn more...News - Disability Arts Online wants your Disability Arts storiesImage 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. 

In this episode, Hubert chats to RNIB's Khadija Raza outside the department of health and social care about what was handed in by RNIB staff and volunteers, purpose of RNIB's work on accessible health information, and what RNIB wants to see improve. 

For this month's RNIB Campaigns update we have news on how you can take part in the RNIB Cost of Living Survey plus what impact the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham might have on all the top level policy and campaigning work that the RNIB does around some of those day-to-day issues that we all face as blind and partially sighted people.To find out more about the Cost of Living Survey and to get involved in other RNIB Campaigns work do either email campaigns@rnib.org.uk, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/campaign-with-us/(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)

Two teenagers have created an app to provide discrete feedback on people's facial expressions for VI and Neurodivergent People.Koko and Reem won the Patient Safety Category at The TeenTech 2026 and tell Amelia more about Moodscan...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. 

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop's Buying Administrator, we have a fantastic discount of 20% on the adjustable LED light and fan that we featured last time plus some great products to keep you and your four-legged friend cool in all those heat waves we seem to be having at the moment.To find out more about that great discount on the LED light and fan, products to keep you and your four-legged friend cool plus many more do visit - https://shop.rnib.org.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)

Glory Mold: 2084 is an immersive sci-fi, site specific installation, set in a future where AI and nature have fused.​It is free and unticketed with AD slots every hour.Amelia speaks to Rune Rubensson and Leonie Raw Gasson from production company Produced Moon to learn moreVisit from 12-5pm until Wed 29th July in Unit 12, St Enoch CentreLeartn more on their website - Glory Mold | Produced Moon

Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of RNIB Northern Ireland's Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they're working on.This month's topics include the Northern Ireland All Party Group on Visual Impairment, help for those who rely on heating oil and news on disability rights legislation.If you'd like to find out more, or get involved in campaigning, email campaignsni@rnib.org.uk#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

We know how difficult it can be for blind and partially sighted people to get that first run on the career ladder or come back into work after a break.  Well one way the RNIB is helping visually impaired people to take that first step into employment or return to work is through the RNIB See Work Differently Work placement scheme.These are paid placements for a fixed term of twelve weeks and are generally for fourteen hours per week RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Manus Fraser, who is coming to the end of his placement as an RNIB Public Affairs Assistant, and Rhys Felton, RNIB Public Affairs Officer who has been supporting Manus, to find out what the See Work Differently Work Placement scheme is all about, why Manus wanted to apply for a placement, how Rhys has been supporting Manus during his placement and the benefits of the scheme for other visually impaired people who might be looking at ways of getting into work or coming back after a break.Future RNIB See Work Differently Work Placements will be advertised through the recruitment pages of the RNIB website and to find out more about the placement scheme do visit - https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/equality-and-employment/see-work-differently-placement-programme/(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)

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about the ten year anniversary of the Accessible Information Standard, RNIB Talking Books Garden winning awards at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show this week, and finally the launch of the You've Got Braille podcast.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 9999 or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB's CEO Simon Antrobus, Smiling, Wearing A Black Jacket With A White Shirt

At the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey took a stroll around the show and came across the Vision Norfolk, Vision in Bloom Garden and caught up with Penny Whitby from Vision Norfolk and Rajul Shah the designer of the garden to find out more about the design of the Vision in Bloom Garden and how gardening can be made accessible for blind and partially sighted people.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026, the Vision Norfolk Vision in Bloom Garden and the RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Toby interviewing Penny Penny and Rajul. He's holding up a big microphone with a fluffy wind shield and Penny is standing further back in a big straw hat with Rajul at the front in a bright patterned top.

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Steve one of the RNIB volunteers who was manning the garden on Press Day to find out how the day had gone for him.The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Toby and guide dog Boston in front of the large RHS logo at the RHS Flower Show Sandringham

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with a number of visitors to the garden for their thoughts and reflections on the garden as well as RNIB Talking Books.The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows visitors at the garden reading the information leaflets with a bed of bright green grass gently swaying in front of them.

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was taken on a tour of the RNIB Talking Books Garden by Paul to experience some of the tactile and audio features of the garden. The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows designer Paul and his partner posing together for a photo.

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.After the end of the RHS Sandringham Flower Show elements of the RNIB Talking Books Garden will be donated to the Tapping House Hospice Care Trust in Kings Lynn and our Toby Davey caught up with their Chief Executive Niki Ellis to find out what it means to her and the Hospice to be able to use some of the plants from the Talking Books Garden in their own garden for their patients and their families. The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Toby and guide dog Boston in front of the large RHS logo at the RHS Flower Show Sandringham

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.The garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust and RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Morag Fodor, Long-Term Partnerships Officer, Postcode Lottery just after she had been on a tour with Paul Hervey-Brookes for her thoughts and reflections on the design of the garden. To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Juliet, Morag from the Postcode Lottery, designer Paul Harvey-Brookes and his partner posing together for a photo.

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Lynne Livingston, RNIB Development Officer, to find out more about the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and her thoughts on such an amazing gold medal winning garden.The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Toby and guide dog Boston in front of the large RHS logo at the RHS Flower Show Sandringham

The RNIB gold medal award-winning Talking Books Garden at the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 celebrates the 90th anniversary of RNIB Talking Books and the incredible impact that gifts left in Wills have on the RNIB's work too.Award-winning Garden Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes has again worked on the RNIB Talking Books garden which in many ways brings the Library of the Imagination to life through the garden's design.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Helen Smith, Head of Supporter Experience at the RNIB, who came up with the concept for the garden celebrating 90 year's of RNIB Talking Books.The RNIB Talking Books Garden has been kindly supported by players of the Postcode Lottery through the Postcode Care Trust.To find out more about the RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 and the RNIB Gold Medal award-winning Talking Books Garden do visit the following pages of the RHS website - https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-sandringham-flower-showImage shows Helen laughing as she speaks with visitors to the garden. She's wearing a bright pink polo shirt, has mid-length light hair and dark glasses. Bright green foliage surrounds her.

Looking for free and fun activities to do over august? Amelia speaks to Family Fund about their Discover Digital Summer Festival for disabled and seriously ill children, and their families.Learn more on the Family Fund website - Discover Digital summer festival - Family FundImage 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. 

Each month RNIB Connect Radio speaks to the Policy and Campaigns Team from RNIB Cymru. This month, we hear about the new ‘Life On Pause' campaign, plus details on how you can make your voice heard.For more information on the work of RNIB Cymru's Policy and Campaigns Team, visit the website - Policy - Wales - RNIB Cymru campaigns I RNIB | RNIB

In light of the 10th Anniversary of the accessible information standard, Hubert has been speaking to blind and partially sighted people about their experiences of issues they've been having with inaccessible health information, and what still needs to be done in order to improve things. In this podcast, he chats to Jenny, who's accessibility difficulties came at a time which stressful enough, becoming a new parent. 

Amelia and Allan review Christopher Nolan's epic film adaptation of 'The Odyssey' by Homer.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. 

Century-old charity British Wireless for the Blind Fund today (Wednesday 22 July 2026) launches new brand and direction under the name Visably, as the research from their report Until It Clicks revealed that people with sight loss were missing out on the mental health benefits of tech.The re-brand marks a significant moment in BWBF's century-long history. Founded by a group of friends who crafted a makeshift braille-dial radio (or ‘wireless') for blinded war veteran Sir Ernest Towse, for nearly 100 years the charity has helped tens of thousands of blind and partially sighted people with free specialist and sight-loss friendly technology.Under the new people-powered brand identity and over the coming months, Visably will launch a series of volunteer-powered pilot projects offering support to the community. Starting in Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow, and working in close collaboration with the wider sight loss sector, the charity will aim to fill service gaps and answer need identified in its research.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at a reception in central London to mark this milestone for the charity and caught up with Laura who explained how the charity has supported her and her visually impaired young daughter along with why she thinks this is a good change in direction for BWBF.(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)

Century-old charity British Wireless for the Blind Fund today (Wednesday 22 July 2026) launches new brand and direction under the name Visably, as the research from their report Until It Clicks revealed that people with sight loss were missing out on the mental health benefits of tech.The re-brand marks a significant moment in BWBF's century-long history. Founded by a group of friends who crafted a makeshift braille-dial radio (or ‘wireless') for blinded war veteran Sir Ernest Towse, for nearly 100 years the charity has helped tens of thousands of blind and partially sighted people with free specialist and sight-loss friendly technology.Under the new people-powered brand identity and over the coming months, Visably will launch a series of volunteer-powered pilot projects offering support to the community. Starting in Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow, and working in close collaboration with the wider sight loss sector, the charity will aim to fill service gaps and answer need identified in its research.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at a reception in central London to mark this milestone for the charity and caught up with Sophie Jones BWBF's Chief Executive to find out more about the history of the charity and their new name and direction under the Visably branding.(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)

Edinburgh in August during the Festival Fringe means crowded streets, shifting queues, and venues that pop up overnight. For blind and partially sighted attendees, that can be difficult and exhausting to navigate.Not everyone has someone available to help, so RNIB Scotland are partnering with Edinburgh Festival Fringe to launch a sighted-guide service ensuring nobody has to miss out on the fun.RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Neil Atkinson, RNIB Scotland Social Action Community Coordinator, and Albany Wallace, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Access Projects Officer, to find out more about how the partnership on the sighted guide service came about, how it will work and how people can apply for a free volunteer sighted guide for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.More details about the sighted guide service and how to apply for a guide for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 can be found by visiting - https://www.edfringe.com/experience/accessibility/sighted-guide-service/(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)

With the lead up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with visually impaired Double Paralympic Champion, seven time World Champion and world record holder Para-Cyclist Sophie Unwin to not only reflect on that amazing road race win for Sophie and her Pilot Jenny Holl at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, but how Sophie is preparing to compete in Glasgow with her new Pilot as Jenny will be piloting one of the Scottish tandems while Sophie competes for England with Anna Whitworth-Hay.More about the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the VI sports including the track Para Cycling can be found by visiting - https://www.glasgow2026.com(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)

A new, one-woman show is coming to Brighton in October. As artist Jo Bannon breaks down ‘The Dirty Work'. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.For more information and tickets, visit the website for the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio sit down with Simon Antrobus, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity.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 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. 

The Beach Access Project works with partners to enhance and improve the accessibility of the UK's beaches.A pilot scheme at Weymouth Beach has secured funding from Dorset Council and is aiming to make the beach a leading example in accessibility.Amelia spoke to Beach Access Project Founder, Will Bahenna, to learn more...Learn more on the Beach Access Project Website - Beach Access Project – Beach Access ProjectImage 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. 

This time for our regular browse through the RNIB online shop with Charlee Jarvis, RNIB Shop's Buying Administrator We are looking at an adjustable LED light and fan plus some great end of year tactile cards for teachers, exams and graduation.You will find out more about the LED light and fan, the range of end of year tactile cards along with many other products by visiting the following link to the RNIB Online Shop - https://shop.rnib.org.uk/connect(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)

On Monday 13 July 2026 representatives from across the sight loss sector along with a number of employers and visually impaired people came together at the House of Lords for the launch of the Employment Gap Report:  Out of Sight – Out of Work by Lord Holmes which is making recommendations for Government and the Department of Work and Pensions to bridge the gap in employment for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the launch event and caught up with Laura Davies from the British Association for Supported Employment who gave a presentation at the event.(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)

On Monday 13 July 2026 representatives from across the sight loss sector along with a number of employers and visually impaired people came together at the House of Lords for the launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out of Sight – Out of Work by Lord Holmes which is making recommendations for Government and the Department of Work and Pensions to bridge the gap in employment for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the launch event and caught up with Khadija Raza, RNIB Policy Lead on Accessibility who also gave a presentation at the event.(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)

On Monday 13 July 2026 representatives from across the sight loss sector along with a number of employers and visually impaired people came together at the House of Lords for the launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out of Sight – Out of Work by Lord Holmes which is making recommendations for Government and the Department of Work and Pensions to bridge the gap in employment for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the launch event and caught up with Josh Feehan, Head of Internships, Thomas Pocklington Trust who gave a presentation at the event.(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)

On Monday 13 July 2026 representatives from across the sight loss sector along with a number of employers and visually impaired people came together at the House of Lords for the launch of the Employment Gap Report:  Out of Sight – Out of Work by Lord Holmes which is making recommendations for Government and the Department of Work and Pensions to bridge the gap in employment for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the launch event and caught up with Diane Lightfoot from the Business Disability Forum to find out more about the BDF and her thoughts on the report and its recommendations.(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)

On Monday 13 July 2026 representatives from across the sight loss sector along with a number of employers and visually impaired people came together at the House of Lords for the launch of the Employment Gap Report: Out of Sight – Out of Work by Lord Holmes which is making recommendations for Government and the Department of Work and Pensions to bridge the gap in employment for blind and partially sighted people. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was at the launch event and caught up with Lord Chris Homes of Richmond MBE to find out more about the findings and recommendations of the report and what can be done to bridge that employment gap for 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)

Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits 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 talks about new Trustees for the RNIB board and audio described sport on tv.]=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 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. 

Hubert talks to RNIB's Dan Fisher after the concert to get his thoughts on a great event, the key takeaways, and the important part the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund plays in supporting blind and partially sighted musicians. 

Following the concert, Hubert managed to catch up with Jay Pocknell from Sound Without Sight, which has been made possible because of the Elizabeth Eagle Bott Memorial Fund. They discuss thoughts on the concert, and all about Sound Without Sight. 

In this episode Hubert finds out about how Gareth Churchill got into music, and also a bit about a new instrument Gareth was going to use for his performance. 

Before James Risden took to the stage to perform and help cohost the event, Hubert grabbed a chat with him to talk about his music journey.