RNIB Connect

What’s it like taking part in the filming of television programme if you’re blind or partially sighted? Hywel Davies has been hearing about the experiences of one participant in a new series from the BBC.
You can find Anum's episode of 'Shift the Thrift' on the BBC iPlayer - BBC One - Shift the Thrift, Series 1, Bridgend

Barry Snell chats to Daryl Stewart to find out what it’s like participating in RNIB’s See Work Differently Program.

Learn more about RNIB's See Work Differently Program

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We are celebrating the power of people helping other people and an incredible £15 million in flexible funding raised by players of the Postcode Lottery supporting the work that the RNIB does to help blind and partially sighted people live more independently and with greater confidence too.
One area that has been supported by the flexible funding is the RNIB Helpline and the role of the Digital Skills Advisors.
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Mohammed one of the RNIB Helpline Digital Skills Advisors and Maureen an RNIB Customer who reached out to the Helpline at the beginning of her sight loss journey explains more about the support and advice that the Helpline provides to blind and partially sighted people and the fantastic support Maureen received from Mohammed which has enabled her to carry on with her life too. 
Thanks to funding raised by players and awarded by Postcode Care Trust, RNIB has received an amazing £15 million in flexible funding since 2018.
To find out more about the RNIB’s Helpline and how the Digital Skills Advisors can help you do either call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk
And for more about the Postcode Lottery do go to - https://www.postcodelottery.co.uk 
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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 his visit to Belfast and RNIB Connect Radio’s ARIA nomination for their Read On show.
If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services available from RNIB, go to www.rnib.org.uk you can call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999
Or ask your Smart speaker to call RNIB's Helpline.
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Each month, RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell talks with the Campaigns team from RNIB in Northern Ireland, to discuss some of the latest pieces of work the team are undertaking.
Today Paula Beattie, RNIB Northern Ireland, talks about work with MLA Politicians on E-Scooter concerns and a look ahead to work, already underway, for the 2027 elections, to be as a accessible as possible for blind and partially sighted voters.
If you’d like more info from the team in Northern Ireland, email  [email protected]
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