Press releases 2012

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Child's letter inspires RNIB advertising campaign

RNIB press release previewing our upcoming DRTV advertisement

RNIB's statement in response to the announcement of closure of Remploy factories

RNIB press statement following the government announcement of the closure of Remploy factories

PC David Rathband - statement

We are shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of PC David Rathband, who was blinded in an attack by Raoul Moat in 2010.

RNIB statement in response to a Met Police release following an attack on a blind person in London

RNIB statement in response to a recent, unprovoked and brutal attack on a blind person in London

Blind and partially sighted people risking their lives at unsafe crossings in 31 London boroughs

RNIB press release regarding dangerous road crossings in London

"Sight loss not an inevitable part of ageing"

Dame Judi Dench's confession of severe sight problems from Macular Degeneration highlights the plight suffered by many older people. But sight loss is no longer an inevitable consequence of ageing.

Be a part of Olympic history this spring

RNIB press release regarding the Gold Challenge, to be held in Stratford, London, on Sunday 1 April 2012

PCT cuts support for blind people

RNIB press release regarding vital support services for blind and partially sighted people being cut by North Yorkshire and York PCT

Charities fight to keep free bus travel for blind people in Stoke

RNIB press release regarding Stoke-on-Trent Council's proposal to remove free bus travel before 9:30am

Brighton woman slams Brighton and Hove Council for cutting her "lifeline"

RNIB press release regarding recent cuts to RNIB's Talking Book Service in Brighton and Hove

Last updated: 30 October 2012

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