Press releases 2012

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RNIB launches Ophthalmic Public Health Ambassadors

Press release relating to the creation of a new Ophthalmic Public Health Ambassador role

Don't give your eyes a lashing this New Year

RNIB press release encouraging people to look after their eyes and follow some simple tips

RNIB Welcomes the Education Select Committee's Report on the Children and Families Bill

RNIB response to the Committee's report and recommendations on the draft clauses of the Children and Families Bill

RNIB response to publication of the regulations for the new Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

PIP will begin to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) from spring 2013

RNIB calls for mandatory audio description for On Demand services

RNIB press release following a recent survey by the Authority for Television On Demand

RNIB and Pulse-Eight acquire TVonics technology

RNIB has stepped in to save the UK's first talking digital video recorder (DVR) after TVonics went into administration in June of this year

Chancellor cuts Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) rates

RNIB response to the Government's Autumn Statement

Sight loss charity offers information about the most common eye conditions in five languages

Information about the most common causes of sight loss are now available in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh as well as English, both in text and audio, thanks to the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).

Help Scheme ensures successful Switchover for blind and partially sighted people

RNIB press release recognising the success of the Help Scheme for people who needed advice and help in switching from analogue to digital TV

Meeting the ageing challenge: RNIB shortlisted for £50,000 challenge prize

RNIB press release about the 'Digital Eyes' initiative which aims to introduce blind and partially sighted older people to affordable, accessible technology

Last updated: 30 October 2012

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