<div>On Wednesday 9th of July, the government’s welfare bill passed its final House of Commons stage as MPs have voted in favour, following some further amendments.  
 
But what could this mean for blind and partially sighted people in the UK?  
 
Joining us now to discuss the bill is RNIB’s Policy Lead, Roisin Jacklin. 
 
For the full RNIB response visit: <a href="https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/what-was-the-outcome-of-uk-mps-final-vote-on-the-welfare-bill/">Read the outcome of UK MPs final vote on the welfare bill | RNIB</a> 
 
If you have questions around the bill you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and if you would like to get involved in future campaigning email Campaign.Mailbox@rnib.org.uk 
 
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.</div>

On Wednesday 9th of July, the government’s welfare bill passed its final House of Commons stage as MPs have voted in favour, following some further amendments. But what could this mean for blind and partially sighted people in the UK? Joining us now to discuss the bill is RNIB’s Policy Lead, Roisin Jacklin. For the full RNIB response visit: Read the outcome of UK MPs final vote on the welfare bill | RNIB If you have questions around the bill you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and if you would like to get involved in future campaigning email Campaign.Mailbox@rnib.org.uk 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.

On Wednesday 9th of July, the government’s welfare bill passed its final House of Commons stage as MPs have voted in favour, following some further amendments.&nbsp; 
 
But what could this mean for blind and partially sighted people in the UK?&nbsp; 
 
Joining us now to discuss the bill is RNIB’s Policy Lead, Roisin Jacklin. 
 
For the full RNIB response visit: <a href="https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/what-was-the-outcome-of-uk-mps-final-vote-on-the-welfare-bill/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the outcome of UK MPs final vote on the welfare bill | RNIB</a> 
 
If you have questions around the bill you can call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and if you would like to get involved in future campaigning email Campaign.Mailbox@rnib.org.uk 
 
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.

S2 Ep1234: What Was The Outcome Of UK MPs Final Vote On The Welfare Bill?

<div>RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
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RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing radio@rnib.org.uk. Get involved and join the conversation. Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Conversations - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. Read On - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. Tech Talk - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. Sport - See sport differently. The Happy Hour - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. Tracks of My Life - Take a journey through our guest's life. Support - Other podcasts from RNIB. TV Guide - Daily audio TV listings

RNIB Connect Radio is the UK radio station for blind and partially sighted people to find out what is happening in the community. You can also contribute and share your stories by emailing <a href="mailto:radio@rnib.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer">radio@rnib.org.uk</a>. Get involved and join the conversation. 
 
 
Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/conversations" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversations</a> - Blind and partially sighted people speaking about a wide range of topics. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/readonair" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read On</a> - The Audiobook show all about accessible reading. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/techtalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tech Talk</a> - Technology for blind and partially sighted people. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/sport" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sport</a> - See sport differently. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5022411" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Happy Hour</a> - Mental health, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/playlists/4634228-tracks-of-my-life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tracks of My Life</a> - Take a journey through our guest's life. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/rnib-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support</a> - Other podcasts from RNIB. 
 
<a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/tv-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer">TV Guide</a> - Daily audio TV listings

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