Following a horrific experience while she was out with her guide dog due to unexpected roadworks near where she stayed, Julie Bennett ended up receiving an unexpected positive experience from an unlikely place. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

With major changes planned to improve services for customers of RNIB services, acting CEO Sally Harvey tells us why they are happening and why your voice is so important. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

After deciding what career she wanted to pursue, Alex Mackie chose to go it alone and become self-employed. She explains to Sofia Asif why she decided to do that. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

This week Moorfields Eye Hospital in London asks for your help, while we hear about changes from RNIB that we want your thoughts on. Plus there's a positive story from Julie Bennett after she struggled to find her way due to local construction works, and Alex Mackie talks about being blind and self-employed. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Our Community Reporter Danielle Colcombe met up with a group of blind and partially sighted people to discuss the issues they were keen to talk about including street furniture and shopping. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Following last week's chat with a gay couple, Ross Wilcock got in touch to tell us his story about being gay and living with sight loss. Steven sat down for a coffee with Ross to find out more. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Find out about the largest local charity in the UK - VISTA. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

Following the news that Dot in Eastenders will have to give up driving due to her worsening eye condition, our listeners share their advice. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

This week we visit Stockport where our round table discuss shopping, getting around and attitudes towards people with sight problems. We also meet Ross Wilcock who tells us about his experiences growing up as a blind and gay man, and our Society of the Week is the largest local charity in the UK. #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect

The topic of audio description and it's availability on TV-on-demand services has highlighted how important the service is for blind and partially sighted people. Listen to Davinder's view #RNIBConnect #TheWeeklyConnect