Bonfire night can be a fun time for many but our four legged friends can find the celebration frightening and stressful.

RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley spoke to Eilidh Smith, from the charity Guide Dogs, to find out how we can help to keep our dogs safe and calm.

RNIB is amongst several charities that have recently visited Parliament to discuss first-hand the problems that some disabled people still have when casting their vote.

Allan Russell spoke with Chris Skidmore MP, to find out what progress is being made.

Alexandra Lucas is speaking to Jill this week all about what styles are in fashion right now! Alexandra Lucas is on the Morning Mix every Wednesday afternoon! #fashion #style #alexandralucas #jillbarkley #morningmix #rnibradio #podcast

RNIB has been involved in a new project for blind and partially-sighted hillwalkers in Edinburgh. IAIN WILSON reports

They’re a popular novelty item for Halloween costumes, but coloured contact lenses could leave you blind, eye doctors have warned.

If bought online or from a market stall, it’s possible that the lenses could give you an infection as they may not have been medically-approved.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Simon Pauley has been chatting to Colin Black, Optometrist and contact lens practitioner, to find out more.

Our friends Kirsty, Cat and Nicki continue their series of discussions about life with sight loss. Today we hear how Cat dealt with seeking education and a career after losing her sight. The ladies also discuss how tiring full time employment can be with sight loss.

Irene McGarry, our blind complimentary therapist, speaks to Jill Barkley this week about how being sad can affect your health #jillbarkley #irenemcgarry #health #sadness #wellbeing #rnibradio #podcast

Jessica Hall shares the latest RNIB campaign news, including a new plan to improve accessible transport.

Jessica is talking to RNIB Connect Radio's Iain Wilson.

Scottish singer/songwriter Rosie Bans has just released her debut album Identify Yourself. On the day of release she joined David Hogg in the RNIB Studios to discuss the creative process and the themes behind the songs.

Listen to A Little Alternative on RNIB Connect Radio every Friday at 9pm or Saturdays at 7pm.

Listen to the first part in an ongoing series of chats between friends Kirsty, Cat and Nicki. In this conversation Kirsty tells the ladies about her decision to take the leap and finally get a guide dog. A powerful chat about the acceptance of losing sight, the psychological impact of embracing a working pet, and how much a guide dog becomes a part of your life.