Press releases 2012

The RNIB Media Relations Team 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.

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RNIB comment on the Department for Education's response to the Special Educations Needs Green paper

RNIB comment regarding the DfES Green Paper on Special Educational Needs

RNIB responds to the Queen's Speech

RNIB media statement in response to the Queen Speech on 9 May 2012

RNIB's response to news about a new "bionic eye" treatment for retinitis pigmentosa

RNIB's response to news about a new treatment for retinitis pigmentosa

RNIB's Response to DWP stats claiming 1 in 3 on sickness benefit is 'fit enough to go to work'

RNIB statement in response to statistics released by the Department for Work and Pensions

RNIB Statement: Update on BMI Baby legal case

RNIB statement updating on our recent legal case against BMI Baby

Panasonic launches range of talking TVs

RNIB press release signalling the release of Panasonic's new range of Viera Talking TV's

Leading UK sight loss charity welcomes European Commission's decision to warn smokers of the risk of blindness

RNIB statment following European Commission's decision to include warnings about sight loss on cigarette packets

RNIB's response to the confirmation of the launch of new iPad, 8 March 2012

RNIB Response to press event confirming launch of new iPad, 8 March 2012

Child's letter inspires RNIB advertising campaign

RNIB press release previewing our upcoming DRTV advertisement

Last updated: 27 January 2012

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