Press releases 2011

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RNIB statement in response to the Budget: plan for growth must not ignore disabled people

The Government's plan for growth must not ignore the contribution of disabled people to our economy. Despite the Government's stated aim to get more people into work, it continues to cut support to help disabled people of working age into employment.

Full statement by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg regarding the Losing Patients Campaign

Statement from Nick Clegg regarding Mid Yorkshire Hospital Trust's recent changes to ensure that blind and partially sighted people receive health information in a format they can read.

Clegg: Accessible health information is a basic right, not a privilege

RNIB media release: The Rt Hon. Nick Clegg and RNIB have called on NHS Trusts to follow the example set by The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust by providing health information in accessible formats.

Big Print Puzzle Book from RNIB launches in WHSmith

RNIB media release regarding the release of RNIB's Big Print Puzzle Book in WHSmith

EU agrees new rights to benefit disabled and older bus passengers

Multi charity media release regarding recent EU legislation on rights for disabled and older bus passengers

Lesley-Anne Alexander's letter to The Times regarding the Big Society

Letter from Lesley-Anne Alexander, RNIB's Chief Executive, as published in The Times, regarding the Big Society

Other charities comment on the More Than Meets The Eye report

Comments from other charities in the sight loss sector following the launch of the More than meets the eye report

Government is failing its own fairness test say UK sight loss charities

RNIB media release to accompany the release of their More Than Meets The Eye report.

New parking rules to spark safety boost

Joint release from RNIB and Leicestershire County Council regarding parking rules

Disabled job seekers feel penalised by broken promise of support

RNIB media release regarding changes to the way in which Incapacity Benefit is claimed

Last updated: 10 January 2012

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