Press releases 2010

The RNIB Media Centre is available between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. We have an out of hours phone for emergency enquiries.

Telephone: 020 7391 2223
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Email: pressoffice@rnib.org.uk

We can answer your press enquiries and provide spokespeople, information or case studies.

If you have a media enquiry for RNIB in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales, please contact the media centres in those countries.

BBC charity broadcast launches National Eye Health Week

RNIB Cymru media release regarding National Eye Health Week

'More TV!' say blind and partially sighted people

Media release regarding RNIB's call for 20% minimum audio description for blind and partially sighted television viewers

Manchester based crime author launches giant print books at library open day

RNIB Media release / press release regarding the upcoming RNIB National Library Service's First Open Day at the RNIB National Library in Stockport

RNIB's response to recent developments in glaucoma treatment

RNIB's response to recent developments in glaucoma treatment through the iStent

Could the iPad start a revolution in access for blind and partially sighted consumers?

Media release following the release of the Apple IPad in the UK and the potential use that it may bring for blind and partially sighted people.

RNIB responds to the Queen's Speech

RNIB's response to the Queen's Speech from 26th May 2010, laying out the policy direction of the new coalition government.

World Cup help is at hand for blind and partially sighted 'stattos

RNIB have produced a guide containing a full World Cup 2010 match schedule, plus a host of useful facts and figures in large and giant print, braille and audio format.

Duke of Westminster helps "top out" Coventry school for disabled children

RNIB media release regarding the Duke of Westminster attending the "topping out" ceremony at RNIB Rushton School and Children's Home in Coventry.

Blind student guides British hero to marathon victory

RNIB media release regarding Phil Packer's marathon attempt

British hero heralds marathon success

Inspirational Phil Packer, who lost the movement in both of his legs while on duty in Iraq in 2008, today celebrated completion of his second London Marathon.

Last updated: 12 August 2011

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