http://www.rnib.org.uk/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/rss&page=fc48cc03-f95a-4513-a11e-94d28452a3eb&wp=059d9b1e-45fa-4668-9a26-a0aeed2e4d7660http://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Eye_Pod_Merton.aspxOn 27 March 2013 the Eye Pod Sight Loss Simulator came to Merton Civic Centre where we engaged with councillors and members of the public giving them an insight into RNIB's work to prevent avoidable sight loss. We were pleased to be joined by the Chief Executive of Merton Vision at the event. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:11:35 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/swap_plymouth.aspxCalling all blind and partially sighted people who would like to improve access to bus services! Come and join our Swap with Me event in Plymouth on 29 May. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:15:45 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/swap_merton.aspxOn 30 April the second of London's 'swap with me' events took place in Merton, thanks to the efforts of the local society Mertonvision. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:15:09 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/swap_loughborough.aspxA group of blind and partially sighted students from Loughborough College swapped places on 2 May with bus drivers to demonstrate the barriers they face when travelling on buses. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:14:39 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/swapwithme_manchester.aspxOn 29 April, blind and partially sighted people from across Manchester took part in a Swap with me event as part of our bus campaign, held at the Arriva depot in Wythenshawe. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:14:04 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/swap_worcester.aspxSight Concern Worcestershire helped organise a successful Swap with me event on 19 April at the First Bus depot as part of the 'Stop for me, speak to me' bus campaign. Tue, 07 May 2013 18:12:42 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/sharon_award.aspxSharon Gibbs, Volunteer Campaign Coordinator in Birmingham, recently won a ' Special Achievement Award' for her contribution as a lay assessor to the Considerate Contractors Scheme in Birmingham. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:23:10 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/chris_healthwatch.aspxChris Thorley, Volunteer Campaign Coordination in North Staffordshire, has recently been appointed to the Stoke on Trent HealthWatch board. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:13:34 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/debenhamslift.aspxFollowing a complaint from local campaigner Bernie, the Norwich branch of Debenhams has installed audio announcements in its lift, letting customers know which floor they are on and when the door is opening and closing. Tue, 07 May 2013 12:03:51 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/swap_essex.aspxVolunteer campaigner for Essex, Phil Lee used an interview with BBC Radio Essex to help his campaign to set up Swap with me events with Network Colchester and First in Essex. Tue, 07 May 2013 11:31:47 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/eastmidlands.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout the East Midlands we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:40:49 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/influencing_health_exeter.aspxCampaigners with an interest in health issues met in Exeter at the end of April to find out how they can help shape and improve local health services. Why not join our health campaigners network? Fri, 03 May 2013 15:09:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/aboards_gloucester.aspxOn 22nd March, Tara Melton, Regional Campaigns Officer for the South West met with a campaigner in Gloucester to identify some of the hazards and obstacles experienced by blind and partially sighted people as they travel around the city. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:29:08 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/Updates_south_east.aspxVolunteers and supports from across the South-East have been hard at work campaigning on behalf of blind and partially sighted people. Read more about some of their activities in this article. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:18:59 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Intro_lucy_dixon.aspxLucy Dixon was recently appointed as the new Regional Campaigns Officer for the North East. She previously worked for the RNIB National Library Service, where she was responsible for promoting the Talking Book Service. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:39:57 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/campaigners_monitor_local_buses.aspxAs part of an on-going engagement programme with bus operators across Yorkshire and Humber Tracy Dearing has been supporting local campaigners to undertake mystery shopping trips and bus journeys with bus company directors. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:13:06 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Roy_Ruddick_Member_Rep.aspxTracy Dearing, Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire and Humber supported the latest member forum in the region, which was held in Hull. As part of the forum she gave a campaign update on Welfare Reform covering Personal Independence Payment and the Work Capability Assessment. She also met with the newly appointed member representatives Roy Ruddick and David Hayes. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:51:25 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/northeast.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout the North East we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:14:27 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/meeting_stagecoach_lincolnshire.aspxTracy Dearing, Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire and Humberside recently met with David Skepper, Stagecoach Director for Lincolnshire. Local campaigners also attended the meeting which was held at the Hull and East Riding Institute for the Blind (HERIB) Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:30:02 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/meeting_stagecoach_cambridge.aspxEmily Papaleo, Regional Campaigns Officer for the East of England, Hugh Huddy, Campaigns Offficer for Inclusive Society and Volunteer Campaign Coordinator Maxine Turkington met with representatives of Stagecoach Bus in Cambridge on 21 February.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:09:03 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/blindfold_bus_ride_suffolk.aspxRNIB campaigner Carmen Stokes invited her local Councillor for Lowestoft South, Deanna Law, to join her in a blindfold bus journey on 15th February. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:37:49 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/New_street_station_tour_dates.aspxDates and times for guided orientation tours of the New Street Station Development that are being offered to blind and partially sighted people before it opens to the public. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:50:38 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Advising_built_environment_leeds.aspxLeeds is soon to be home to a fantastic new stadium. Tracy Dearing is working with local resident Victor Jackson, who has significant sight loss, to help ensure that the built environment around the new stadium is safe and easy to navigate for blind and partially sighted people. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:26:36 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/twickenham_bus.aspxVince Cable MP and Cllr Stephen Knight joined blind and partially sighted residents from Richmond as they swapped places with bus drivers as part of the Stop for Me, Speak to Me bus campaign Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:11:30 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/campaignupdate/Pages/campaigns_update.aspxRead the latest news from RNIB's campaign team. Our latest Campaign Update has just hit the doormats of campaign supporters all over England. Read it online now to find out the latest news from RNIB campaigns and how to get involved. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:25:10 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/Meeting_New_Secretary_Transport.aspxIn December, Jack Dromey MP and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson led a delegation of individuals and representatives from disability organisations including RNIB and Mencap to meet with the new Transport Secretary, Patrick McLaughlin, to discuss access to transport for disabled people. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:55:20 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/Pedestrian_Crossing_Cuts_Staffordshire.aspxChris Thorley, Volunteer Campaign Coordinator in Stoke and North Staffordshire, is starting a campaign to challenge Staffordshire County Council's decision to remove some controlled pedestrian crossings from his area. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:53:12 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Campaign_Pavement_Obstructions_York.aspxTracy Dearing, Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire and Humberside is helping blind and partially sighted people to tackle pavement obstructions in York. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:50:57 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Challenging_Pavement_Obstructions_Leeds.aspxTracy Dearing, Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire and Humberside has been working with Charlotte Proctor, one of our Volunteer Campaign Coordinators in the region to tackle pavement obstructions in Leeds. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:17:14 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/Brighton_Roundabout_Proposals.aspxCampaigners in Brighton have been challenging Brighton and Hove City Council over proposals to redevelop a busy roundabout. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:50:50 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/Leicestershire_cars_off_pavements.aspxThere is a new Cars off Pavements campaign for the whole of Leicestershire launching on 5 March. After a highly successful pilot campaign working with Charnwood Borough Council, Charnwood Police and the RNIB it has been agreed amongst all of the local Councils throughout Leicestershire to take on the same approach. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:00:36 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NAG_Street_Clutter.aspxThe Northumberland Action Group group has been putting pressure on Northumberland Council to tackle street clutter. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:11:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Retail_Intro_Yorkshire_Humberside.aspxTracy Dearing, our Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire and Humberside is working with Sheffield Volunteer Campaign Coordinator Julie Swift, investigating the accessibility of local retailers. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:05:06 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Local_Buses_Hull.aspxOn 28 January, Tracy Dearing, Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire and Humber met with East Yorkshire Bus Services (EYMS) to introduce them to the headline findings of the RNIB national research 'Stop for me, speak to me'. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:03:50 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/Eye_Pod_Norwich.aspxOn Monday 14 January 2013 RNIB's Eye Pod simulator came to Norwich, giving councillors and the public the chance to learn more about our health campaigns and the importance of regular eye tests. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:01:26 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/South_West_First_Bus.aspxOn Tuesday 23 January, our Campaigns Officer for the South West Tara Melton, met with First Bus to tell them about our 'Stop for me, speak to me' Bus Campaign and discuss the possibility of organising a 'Swap with me' event. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:59:06 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Illegal_parking_grassington.aspxTracy Dearing has been working with local residents and council officers to challenge illegal parking in the village of Grassington, North Yorkshire Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:56:55 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Yorkshire_22_Jan_Bus_Meeting.aspxOn 22 January 2013, Tracy Dearing our Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire and Humberside met with the regional operations directors of First Bus and Stagecoach to talk to them about our Bus Campaign. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:55:20 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/New_St_Station_Network_Rail.aspxFollowing the inaugural meeting of the New Street Station forum, Rebecca Swift has been working with the Network Rail Gateway Team regarding the New Street Station redevelopment and the change over to Phase one in April 2013. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:44:23 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Eye_Pod_Ealing.aspxOn Wednesday 23 January RNIB's Eye Pod came to Ealing giving councillors and members of the public a chance to view a simulation of the four most common eye conditions and learn more about avoidable sight loss. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:02:20 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/Challenging_Inaccessible_Fitness_centres.aspxAlan, one of our campaigners in Liverpool recently campaigned successfully against the decision of his local branch of LA fitness to remove support for blind and partially sighted members. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:33:23 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/New_Street_Orientation_Tours.aspxThe New Street Station Gateway Team are offering guided orientation tours of Phase One of the New Street Station Development to blind and partially sighted people before the it opens to the public in April. Read on to find out how to register your place. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:31:38 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/RNIB_VCC_WMids.aspxWe are recruiting for volunteer campaign coordinators in Coventry and Warwickshire, Solihull and Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:51:04 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/West_Mids_Hardest_Hit_2012.aspxOn 26 October 2012, campaigners gathered in Birmingham City Council House to pose questions to a panel of speakers regarding cuts to disability benefits and services. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:43:15 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/regional_news/Pages/campaign_news.aspxWith nine regional campaign officers and a network of volunteer campaign co-ordinators throughout England, there's always something going on. Read the latest news and successes from the regions. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:07:51 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/regional_news/Pages/local2011.aspxFind out how local people are tackling the issues that matter to blind and partially sighted people in their own communities, from saving services to improving transport. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:57:14 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/EEnews_recruit_vcc.aspxWe are recruiting for volunteer campaign coordinators in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:16:45 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Eye_Pod_Durham.aspxOn Wednesday 5 December RNIB's Eye Pod sight loss simulator came to Durham giving local Councillors the chance to learn more about avoidable sight loss. A festive special guest also visited the Pod at the event. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:32:06 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Vision_Awareness_Training_Metro.aspxDB Regio, who operate the Tyne and Wear Metro concession, have rolled out vision awareness training to frontline staff across the network. This means blind or partially sighted travellers can be assured that there will be an understanding of their needs from the people there to help them safely get from A to B across Tyneside and Wearside. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:49:03 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Mohammed_Tactile_Paving_Win.aspxWe are delighted by the success of RNIB campaign Volunteer Mohammed Mohsan Ali who has won a High Court challenge against his local council's decision to change the tactile paving in his area. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:28:07 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/Eye_Pod_Wirral.aspxOn 15 October RNIB's Eye Pod Sight Loss Simulator came to Wallasey Town Hall where it was visited by Wirral councillors and council staff interested in learning more about the four most common eye conditions. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:30:04 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Eye_Pod_Rotherham.aspxOn Wednesday 31 October RNIB's Eye Pod simulator came to Rotherham, giving a range of key decision makers from the area the chance to learn more about avoidable sight loss. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:11:30 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/Eye_Pod_Bristol.aspxOn Tuesday 18 September RNIB's Eye Pod simulator came to Bristol, giving councillors and the public the chance to learn more about avoidable sight loss. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:10:30 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/First_New_St_Forum.aspxThe first meeting of the New Street Station forum took place and was attended by representatives from different organisations working with blind and partially sighted people in the region and local campaigners and individuals. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:00:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/WM_PIP_Meetings.aspxRNIB Campaigners from the West Midlands have been meeting with MPs to raise their concerns over Government proposals for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:52:23 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SW_Road_Crossing.aspxSamantha Van Bussell our Volunteer Campaign Coordinator in Devon is campaigning to get a road crossing installed near her home. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:32 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/West_Mids_Midland_Rail_Mtg.aspxLocal disability campaigners and representatives from disability organisations, including RNIB recently met with the CEO of London Midland Rail. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:31 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/Shops_Awareness_Training.aspxRNIB regional campaigns officer for the East Midlands, Claire Lawrence, has secured a commitment from two major shopping centres to provide visual awareness training for staff. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:31 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Anti_Social_Care_London.aspxCampaigners in the London Borough of Merton have launched a campaign to protect adult social care packages. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:30 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/New_VCCs_South_East.aspxA number of new campaign volunteers joined us in the South East over the past few months and have hit the ground running by starting campaigns on a range of local issues. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:28 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Charlotte_Proctor_DLA.aspxLeeds local campaigner, Charlotte Proctor, has been working hard over the last three months to raise her MP's awareness of the barriers blind and partially sighted people face when participating in everyday life. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:27 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/MP_Blindfold_Walk_PIP_EE.aspxCampaigners in the East of England have been challenging their MPs to walk with them, blindfolded, around their constituencies to highlight concerns about changes to welfare benefits for blind and partially sighted people. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:26 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/Rose_Hewitt_Campaign_Success.aspxSustained campaigning by RNIB volunteer Rose Hewitt recently led the Working Group for Transport in Torbay to vote for Dartmouth Road Crossing to become a priority road safety project. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:18:20 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/Talking_ATM_Trial_NW.aspxAnne Rigby our Volunteer Campaign Coordinator in Chester was one of a number of blind and partially sighted people who recently trialled Barclays new talking cash machines at their test centre in Cheshire. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:25 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Hardest_Hit_NE_Oct_2012.aspxBlind and partially sighted campaigners in the North East have been steadfast in their support for protests against the threatened loss to peoples' income under the new Personal Independence Payment. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:00:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Tom_Copley_blindfold_walk.aspxGreater London Assembly (GLA) member Tom Copley recently visited RNIB's Resource Centre and went for a blindfold walk to learn about the importance of DLA to blind and partially sighted people Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:00:59 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/eastengland.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout the East of England we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:49:26 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/bus_passes.aspxNorfolk County Council agreed to reverse their decision to withdraw bus passes for blind people and companion passes, effective from April 2012. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:33:01 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/Bernie_SMK_award.aspxCongratulations to Bernie Reddington, RNIB volunteer campaign coordinator for Norfolk, for winning the 2012 Sheila McKechnie Foundation Transport Award for people working to meet the transport challenges of our time. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:22:41 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Claire_Parker_Parliamentary_Placement.aspxCongratulations to RNIB Volunteer Campaigner Claire Parker who has made it through to the interview stage for the Speakers Parliamentary Placement Scheme. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:36:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Peter_bennetts.aspxSouth Tyneside local, Peter Bennetts, talks about how becoming an RNIB volunteer campaign co-ordinator helped him lead a strong campaign in his area to push for fair benefit reforms. Get involved today.Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:02:50 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/northwestcampaigns.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout the North West, we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:16:08 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SW_news_eyepod.aspxOn 30th July, the RNIB Eye Pod visited Plymouth, setting up in the Civic Piazza. We were pleased to welcome a number of local councillors and others to the pod to talk about the importance of eye health. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:47:26 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/RNIB_Eye_Pod_Maidstone.aspxThe Eye Pod came to Maidstone in Kent on Thursday 19 July. Members of the public, councillors, staff from Kent Association for the Blind and RNIB volunteers all visited the pod to learn more about sight loss. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:45:01 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Claire_Parker_VCC_Documentary_Release.aspxNews from Claire Parker, RNIB Volunteer Campaign Co-ordinator in Sunderland about a new film documenting the effect of cuts on disabled people in the North-East. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:54:29 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/SEnews_tbBrighton.aspxBlind and partially sighted residents in Brighton are delighted that all their hard work to save their RNIB Talking Books service is about to pay off. On 9 February campaigners heard that Brighton and Hove council had overturned proposals to cut the service. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:12:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Camden_Mayor_Visits_EyePod.aspxRNIB Chief Executive, Lesley Anne Alexander CBE and the Mayor of Camden, Cllr Heather Johnson visited RNIB's Eye Pod on Friday 13 July. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:48:30 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/manchester_travel.aspxOur Sale volunteer set up a meeting with representatives from the transport authority in Greater Manchester where we discussed the problems that blind and partially sighted people have using the Metrolink tram system. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:54:30 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/minister_eclo.aspxHealth minister Lord Howe visited Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on Wednesday 19 January to find out more about the practical and emotional support offered to people with sight loss, or their carers. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:15:39 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/em_voice.aspxWe are working with NAB (Northampton Association for the Blind) to develop an early warning system to inform people when construction/hazards will be in place in their area. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:14:16 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/EMnews_nottstransport.aspxNottingham City Council has been nominated for an Accessible Transport Award due to the work that has been done to improve the accessibility of information at bus stops for blind and partially sighted people. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:13:12 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/environment_liverpool.aspxAn increasing number of people in Liverpool are reporting to us problems they are encountering with wheelie bins and A boards. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:12:11 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/NWnews_Lancashire.aspxCampaigners in Lancashire have been working hard to influence the provision and planning of eye health and sight loss prevention services. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:11:20 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/Eye_Health_Wirral.aspxEye Health Ambassadors in the North West have recently met local authority staff and attended a parliamentary campaign launch as they work to keep eye health on the government agenda. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:10:34 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/taxicard.aspxHackney and Southwark Councils have decided not to do away with the 'double swipe' in the use of taxicards. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:08:39 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Lonnews_guidedogvsminicab.aspxA campaigner and guide dog owner in Newham, who has been repeatedly refused service by a number of minicab firms, is taking a stand against this discriminatory practice. Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:07:18 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/assistance_underground.aspxCampaigners have been gathering evidence of the impact that reduced London Underground staffing levels have had on the support for visually impaired tube travellers. Please do continue to keep us updated on your experiences, as we are anticipating a long term dialogue with Transport for London on this matter. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:47:29 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/YHnews_doncaster.aspxA small change has resulted in a big improvement for blind and partially sighted Doncaster residents, who couldn't believe that town planners had placed a litter bin directly in the way of a busy town centre pedestrian crossing. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:45:42 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/WMnews_Milliband.aspxVolunteer campaigners in the West Midlands have been putting their questions directly to Ed Milliband. The Q&A session, organised by Birmingham Mail newspaper, gave local campaigners the chance to quiz the Labour leader. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:43:29 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SWnews_recruitVCC.aspxIf you are blind or partially sighted, based in Dorset, want to help achieve change for the better locally and support other people in your area to do so, this could be the opportunity for you. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:41:38 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/EEnews_emilypap.aspxIn May, RNIB's regional campaigns team increased from seven RCOs (regional campaigns officers) to nine. With one officer now covering each of the English regions, our support for local and regional campaigning has been strengthened at a time when blind and partially sighted people are facing some of the biggest challenges. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:37:55 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/EEnews_concillorspecs.aspxLocal councillors in Norfolk recently wore sim specs (goggles that simulate sight loss) to accompany local campaigner Bernie Reddington on her bus journey to work to find out the real impact of cuts to concessionary travel. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:36:40 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/EE_news_recruit_buddy.aspxWe are recruiting for volunteer campaign buddies in Cambridge, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:59:21 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/NWnews_ring_and_ride.aspxLocal authorities in both Lancashire and central Manchester have introduced new or increased charging policies for their community transport (often referred to as ring or dial-a-ride) services. We want to hear from you if you have been directly affected by this! Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:18:21 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NEnews_recruiting.aspxWe are recruiting for volunteer campaign coordinators in Newcastle, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:06:08 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/SENews_HH_event.aspxOver 250 people gathered in Brighton on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:05:11 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SWnews_WRB.aspxCampaigners in the South West gave a brave last attempt to persuade key MPs to support changes to the Welfare Reform Bill. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:04:09 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SWnews_MEPtraining.aspxVolunteer campaigners across the South West came together to receive training into understanding more about how European Campaigning works. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:03:16 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SWnews_networks.aspxCampaigners in the South West have been busy building relationships with their local decision makers. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:17:16 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/LNews_HH_event.aspxOver 400 peopleattended a rally in Manchester on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:15:52 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SWnews_rehab.aspxAfter some rapid reaction campaigning by RNIB campaign supporters and members, Bristol City Council recently confirmed that they had reversed their decision to decommission rehabilitation services. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:13:07 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/NWnews_AboardsMerseyside.aspxSefton Council on Merseyside has been challenged by RNIB campaigners over its hazardous use of advertising boards in the town of Formby. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:15:07 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SWnews_HHmarch.aspxOver 500 people marched through Bristol on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:10:38 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/NW_training.aspxIn the North West we are developing a free training package for local blind societies or other local campaign groups on how to speak up for your rights. Get in touch if you're interested Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:09:49 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/WMnews_busstoke.aspxThe RCO for the West Midlands has been working with Action for Blind People in Stoke on Trent to challenge Stoke on Trent City council's decision to remove free travel before 9.30am for concessionary pass holders in the city. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:50:04 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/WMnews_transport.aspxWest Midlands Regional Campaigns Officer and local campaigner Mike Hughes have been working with Jack Dromey MP and representatives from other disability organisations including Mencap on the issue of ticket office closures by London Midland Rail. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:39:14 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/YHnews_Scarborough.aspxAfter engaing with Scarborough hospital about the problems blind and partially sighted people had been experiencing, significant progress is now being made. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:47:19 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/EMNews_HHevent.aspxOver 350 people attended a rally in Nottingham on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:46:04 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/EMnews_bus.aspxRNIB's regional and local campaign presence worked tirelessly during 2011 to secure outcomes across the UK. As a result of joint work between Nottingham City Council and RNIB, the local authority secured an accessibility award. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:45:21 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/EMnews_derbyrehab.aspxAt the end of last year, blind and partially sighted people from Derbyshire were shocked to find they were facing cuts to the much-needed VI Rehabilitation service in Derby. However just before Christmas the council announced they would save a specialist rehabilitaiton oficer post. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:44:27 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/NWnews_HHbirmingham.aspxOver 300 people gathered in Victoria Square on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:40:02 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NEnews_WR_Vigil.aspxIn the North East, campaigners took every chance before the Welfare Reform Bill was finally debated in the Commons to change MPs minds. Even sleeping out in freezing temperatures Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:35:32 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/YHnews_sainsburys.aspxFollowing incidents in Harrogate when disabled access to the store was regularly blocked by trolleys, we successfully challenged the local management to clear and maintain a safe route. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:23:52 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/RNIB_VCC_IMPROVES_COUNCIL_SERVICES.aspxPeter Bennetts is RNIB's Volunteer Campaign Co-ordinator in South Tyneside. He recently secured commitments from his local council to improve the assessment and support of blind and partially sighted people. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:31:57 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/Enews_HHevent.aspxOver 400 people marched through Norwich on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:30:15 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/HH-Yorkshire.aspxOver 400 people attended a rally in Leeds on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:29:15 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/YHnews_rotherham.aspxFollowing modernisation to the front of Rotherham hospital, blind and partially sighted people encountered several access issues. Improvements are now underway Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:27:19 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/London_Mayor_Hustings.aspxDisabled people put their questions to the London mayoral candidates at a Hustings event on the 14 April. The event was co-organised by RNIB, Mencap, Leonard Cheshire Disability and the MS Society Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:42:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/LNews_HH_advent.aspxOver 250 people attended a demonstaration in central London on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:45:14 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Lnews_hackneycrossing.aspxFollowing lobbying by RNIB campaigners and others, TFL are reviewing their plans to remove a safe crossing in Hackney. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:40:09 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/My_moment_to_shine.aspxRNIB Volunteer Claire Parker recently took part in the Olympic Torch Relay after being nominated for her work as a Campaign Coordinator. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:30:43 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/SMK_Awards_RNIB_Volunteers.aspxA number of RNIB campaigners have been nominated for Sheila McKechnie Awards this year. These awards recognise the work done by people to create sustainable solutions to social, economic and environmental issues, and winners are offered extra support to help them work more effectively to achieve the change they work for. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:32:59 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/Sarah_McKechnie_RNIB_Campaigners.aspxA number of RNIB campaigners have been nominated for Sheila McKechnie Awards this year. These awards recognise the work done by people to create sustainable solutions to social, economic and environmental issues, and winners are offered extra support to help them work more effectively to achieve the change they work for. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:40:57 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Vital_Services_Protected_YBPSS.aspxVital services provided by York Blind and Partially Sighted Society (YBPSS) have been protected for another year. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:43:55 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/Stoke_Shared_Space.aspxRNIB, Action for Blind People and Guide Dogs for the Blind have been working to make sure a proposed shared space development in Hanley town centre is as safe as possible for blind and partially sighted people. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:50:08 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/Mike_Hughes_Labour_Meeting.aspxRebecca Swift and Volunteer Campaign Coordinator Mike Hughes recently attended a constituency meeting in Kingstanding, Birmingham with Ed Milliband, Leader of the Labour Party and Ed Balls, Shadow Chancellor. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:48:47 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/Campaign_Voice_Chloe_Laslett.aspxChloe Laslett, 19 is RNIB's Volunteer Campaign Coordinator in Eastbourne. Here she introduces herself and describes some of her recent campaigning work. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:46:46 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/Hertfordshire_Taxi_Drivers.aspxHertfordshire VCC Alex is campaigning to ensure taxis drivers in the area have a greater awareness of sight loss and the law surrounding guide dogs in taxis, following a number of incidents where guide dogs have been refused. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:29:55 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/YHnews_pavementspeople.aspxPavements are for people is a Leeds disabled community initiative launching in April 2012. It aims to clear the local pavements of dangerous obstacles and barriers. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:23:06 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/Tracy_Dearing_Intro.aspxTracy Dearing the new Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire and Humber introduces herself. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:19:56 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NEnews_Eyepod.aspxon 20 June, the RNIB Eye Pod started its journey around the country by visiting Sunderland, giving us the opportunity to talk to local decision makers about the importance of EyeHealth. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:27:19 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/Children_Training_Nottinghamshire.aspxThroughout March 2012, RNIB Regional Campaigns Officer, Claire Kay ran six interactive training sessions for children. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:44:36 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastengland/Pages/Campaign_Against_Suffolk_Removing_Free_Peak_Bus_Travel.aspxBlind and partially sighted people in Suffolk are campaigning against Suffolk County Council's decision last year to remove free 24/7 bus travel for disabled people. Can you help? Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:45:52 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northwest/Pages/Tackling_Cuts_Northwest_Childrens_Services.aspxOver the last few months, RNIB has been working with Salford City Council in relation to a restructure of the service that supports blind and partially sighted children in mainstream school. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:46:31 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Hardest_Hit_NE_Conference.aspxOver 200 disabled people, including many from RNIB and local societies, gathered at Newcastle Civic Centre on Friday 1 June to discuss the impact of government cuts on disabled people. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:06:13 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/northeast.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout Yorkshire and Humber we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:54:00 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/westmidlands.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout the West Midlands we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:11:11 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/southeast.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout the South East we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:10:22 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/Brian_Paddick_Visits_RNIB.aspxBrian Paddick the Liberal Democrat candidate for London mayor recently visited RNIB's Resource Centre in Judd St where he discussed a range of issues with Richard Holmes. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:07:27 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/Teeside_Authorities_Retaining_Services.aspxLast year RNIB and local parents fed into a review of the provision of services for children with sight loss in the Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton on Tees, Redcar and Cleveland areas. These councils have now confirmed they will be retaining the much valued services which they currently provide. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:17:49 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/N_Yorkshire_Aboards.aspxTracy Dearing the new Regional Campaigns Officer for Yorkshire has hit the ground running by joining local campaigners making a stand against A Boards in Northallerton Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:37:59 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/southwest.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout the South West we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:52:02 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NEnews_metro.aspxFrom Newcastle Airport to South Hylton in Sunderland, South Shields to St James' football stadium all trains will this autumn have reached the point of all having automatic audio and visual station announcements on Metro cars. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:23:25 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/SWnews_parking.aspxRNIB volunteer campaigner, Ollie Stevenson is leading the fightback against motorists who make life difficult for blind or disabled people through inconsiderate parking. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:38 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/YHnews_wendy.aspxSadly, Wendy has lost her short battle with cancer and died on Saturday 24 September. Her family were with her. She was a valued member of the RNIB campaigns volunteer team and we shall miss her. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:54:39 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/SEnews_dj.aspxBBC Radio Sussex presenter, Danny Pike was taken on a walkabout in Brighton by volunteer campaigner, Diane Marks. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:53:25 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NEnews-HHmarch.aspxOver 1,000 people marched through central Newcastle on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:09:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NEnews_HHmeeting.aspxLocal people worried about the government's planned cuts to disability benefits in Northumberland were able to voice their concerns at a Hardest Hit and Northern Public Service Alliance Campaign event in Ashington on July 21 to a panel including Member of Parliament and Hardest Hit supporter, Ian Lavery MP. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:56:50 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/WMnews_hardesthit_cutswatch.aspxThe West Midlands was fantastically represented at the Hardest Hit march in London, with a local campaigner getting on to ITV's national coverage of the event. We're also working with a local MP to protect the services under threat in the region Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:49:41 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/YHnews_pedestriancampaigns.aspxRNIB members and campaigners have been tackling the pedestrian environment in Yorkshire and Humber. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:57:06 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/WMnew_NewStreetStation.aspxRebecca has recently met with members of staff from the Gateway team at Network Rail about the re-development of the station regarding, including the closure of several areas around the station in the next month. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:09:01 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/losing_patients.aspxDudley PCT sent out a survey asking patients in their area for their preferred format and have received around 500 responses. The results have now been collated and the RNIB will be working with the PCT to finalise an action plan to take this forward Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:59:13 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/WMnews_transportforum.aspxLocal campaigner Mike Hughes has organised a Special Needs Transport Forum in Birmingham with representatives of various disabled groups and major transport providers. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:13:08 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/westmidlands/Pages/wm_police.aspxRebecca and a Volunteer Campaign Coordinator (VCCO) for the Dudley areaworked with West Midlands Police to develop sight loss awareness amongst front line staff within the force. Dudley Access Solutions are now taking this forward. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:39:57 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/london/Pages/london.aspxRNIB campaigners are influencing decisions by local authorities that affect them in their local communities and everyday life. Throughout London we're pushing for change on both a national and regional scale with many opportunities to get involved. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:13:24 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NEnews_sucessmid2011.aspxIt's fantastic when plans come together! Campaigners in the North East have been celebrating successful outcomes on a number of long-standing campaigns. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:29:17 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/northeast/Pages/NEnews_henrimurison.aspxIn May, RNIB's regional campaigns team increased from seven RCOs (regional campaigns officers) to nine. With one officer now covering each of the English regions, our support for local and regional campaigning has been strengthened at a time when blind and partially sighted people are facing some of the biggest challenges. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:03:25 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/SEnews_savingservices.aspxRNIB regional campaigns officer, Lynsey Brooks moved on to pastures new in May, but managed to celebrate another campaign success before she left us - this time in collaboration with BucksVision. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:50:56 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/sw_transport.aspxLocal campaigner and chair of Torbay National Federation for the Blind, Rose Hewitt, has been campaigning for a number of years to get a local crossing upgraded to a controlled crossing. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:46:44 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/volunteer_win.aspxVolunteer campaigner, Madeline Close has successfully challenged cuts to concessionary fares in Hampshire. When the council started consulting on the disabled person's bus pass she encouraged people to respond locally, attended meetings, and wrote a detailed response to the consultation. Tue, 24 May 2011 15:26:50 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southwest/Pages/sw_development.aspxPlymouth council has been given the go head to continue with the redevelopment of Plymouth. We're working with local disability groups to challenge these changes and would like meaningful consultation on the redevelopment of Plymouth. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:21:08 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/southeast/Pages/sharedspaces.aspxAshford was one of the first areas in the UK to put in place a shared space. Since then other councils have been developing similar spaces, removing kerbs, pedestrian crossings and other barriers between the traffic and the pedestrians. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:20:19 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/yorksneast/Pages/sunderland.aspxKey Campaigner, Mary Hewison, with the support of the regional campaigns officer, successfully challenged Sunderland City Council over the lack of rotating cones on the pedestrian crossings at a busy intersection that she frequently uses. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:14:34 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/campaignwithus/england/eastmids/Pages/em_cars.aspxA new 'Cars off pavements' campaign, with strong support from local MPs, Councillors and a number of residents groups, is being launched in Leicestershire. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:54:33 GMT