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Mona’s remarkable rugby experience with Ospreys

Mona Jethwa, RNIB’s Third Sector Stakeholder Engagement Manager, tried her hand at visually impaired (VI) rugby with Ospreys newest community rugby scheme in Wales.

Posted Tuesday, 5 September 2023 News type: Blog

Supporting your customers during the cost of living crisis

Our Business Services team has put together some tips to help you support your customers during the cost of living crisis.

Posted Wednesday, 17 May 2023 News type: Blog

Volunteer Advisory Council reaches the four nations

I am Joanne Wilson, Volunteer Support Project Manager at RNIB. My role involves leading on Volunteer Engagement including managing the Volunteer Advisory Council and Project Management support in the Volunteering Team.

Posted Thursday, 11 May 2023 News type: News story News type: Blog

Supporting volunteer campaigners to make a difference

Maqsood Sheikh is a Senior Regional Campaigns Officer with RNIB. Maqsood supports volunteer campaigners in the Yorkshire & Humber region with local campaigns about issues affecting blind and partially sighted people ranging from accessible information to transport or any issue the volunteer feels strongly about.

Posted Wednesday, 26 April 2023 News type: Blog

Key insights from the 2022 annual volunteer survey

I am Hannah Baguley, the Volunteering Insight Manager at RNIB and I am responsible for all of the volunteering research that we undertake.

Posted Wednesday, 1 February 2023 News type: Blog

Sekha Hall tells us about his partner Cleveland

Sekha Hall talks about unsafe railway stations and how his partner, Cleveland's life was cut short.

Posted Friday, 5 March 2021 News type: Blog

Ansley’s blog: Why we’re calling for all information to be accessible

Have you ever had to ask a friend, neighbour, carer or your child to read your hospital test results or appointment letter?

Posted Thursday, 25 February 2021 News type: Blog

Ansley’s blog: Whatever you’re facing, RNIB is here

2020 was a difficult year for everyone. Though there is hope on the horizon, starting 2021 in lockdown is not how most people wanted to ring in the New Year. It’s understandable that many of us are feeling down and in need of a little extra emotional support.

Posted Friday, 5 February 2021 News type: Blog

Ansley’s Blog: It Makes Sense to attend essential eye care appointments

This November, I’m delighted that RNIB Cymru is supporting the NHS Wales ‘It Makes Sense’ campaign as part of Sensory Loss Awareness Month in Wales.

Posted Wednesday, 25 November 2020 News type: Blog

Ansley’s Blog: Sight loss support this World Stroke Day

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines this year, but other serious health issues haven’t gone away.

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Blog