RNIB Conversations

In our Sight Loss Story this week, Hubert chats to Alex, who tells him about his sight loss journey, but also talks about how he reviews various theatre trips, different plays, and what sort of information his reviews provide to blind and partially sighted theatre goers. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white 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. 

If you have perhaps eaten a bit too much over the holidays and maybe feeling a little bit heavier than before.  Well don’t worry as for the first check in of 2026 with Glasgow based Pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick it is all about weight loss. Elizabeth began by explaining to RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey about the current position around weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and whether you can get the injections on the NHS.Then to why it is not only a good idea but important to try and avoid processed foods.Ending with some good advice from Elizabeth about eating well and exercising regularly too.You will find more information around weight loss injections by visiting the NHS England website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/prevention/obesity/medicines-for-obesity/weight-management-injections/#:~:text=From%2023%20March%202025%2C%20you,the%20right%20treatment%20for%20you.To get in touch with Elizabeth you can email [email protected] or for more information visit -https://elizabethroddick.com

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert brings back Caroline, with some good news, as she will be starting training with her new guide friend. We find out more about the new guide dog, while also checking in how Caroline's feeling about starting training. 

This week on Guide Dog Blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline about her guide dog Storm, who has very much lived up to his name. 

This week on guide dog blogs, Hubert chats to Caroline, about her 4th guide dog. This time, it's Nuna's turn, Caroline tells us how Nuna came to her at the right time, and we find out what she was like when Caroline was pregnant with her daughter, and how Nuna approached her.