Welcome to episode 5 of the RNIB NI Podcast ‘Let’s Talk Strategy’.

Listen up, speak up, break down barriers!

In this episode, we meet Paula Beattie, RNIB NI’s Policy and Campaigns Manager who tells us all the ways you can feedback on the Northern Ireland draft Disability Strategy. We also catch up with RNIB’s Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer Vivienne Francis as she reflects on 2025 and what lies ahead for the charity in 2026.

Gary McGouran heads-up the Make the Call team here in NI and drops in to share details of how the Make the Call service can support you to claim the welfare benefits and other services and support that could be available to you.

You can Make the Call by phone on 0800 232 1271

Or text ADVICE to:07984 405248.

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