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RNIB's statement on floating bus stops
Vivienne Francis, RNIB’s Chief Social Change Officer commented on reports the Transport Secretary is considering a ban on floating bus stops: “Evidence tells us that the current design of bus stop bypasses is dangerous for blind and partially sighted people."
#OutOfSight campaign news: A step forward
Our message urging the need for effective vision rehabilitation is starting to be heard judging by the Government’s first formal response to RNIB’s #OutOfSight campaign.
How is the Department for Work and Pensions proposing to change Personal Independence Payment?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published major proposals to change parts of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit for working age people to help cover the extra costs of living with a disability or health condition. The proposals include changes to eligibility criteria, assessment processes and support that is offered.
UK Government’s proposed welfare changes are the answer to the wrong question
The Prime Minister has declared that he wants to ‘put work at the heart of welfare’, announcing a package of new measures.
RNIB response to the Minister for Disabled People role being upgraded in seniority
Response from RNIB following the news about the Minister for Disabled People role being upgraded in seniority, after the role was downgraded in December 2023:
RNIB’s new FOI report reveals a hidden social care scandal
Thousands denied right to support after sight loss in hidden social care scandal.
Thousands of blind and partially sighted people remain #OutOfSight in the hidden scandal of vision rehabilitation
More than a quarter (26 per cent) of local authorities in England are leaving blind and partially sighted people waiting more than a year for a vision rehabilitation assessment; more are waiting several months for the support they’re legally entitled to.
RNIB disappointed by lack of support for blind and partially sighted people in Spring Budget
Today the Chancellor announced his Spring Budget, which sets out the UK Government’s financial plans.
RNIB meets with Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting MP
RNIB staff, including Chief Social Change Officer Vivienne Francis, took Wes Streeting MP on a guided walk to demonstrate the barriers blind and partially sighted people face getting from A to B. Alongside this, Mr Streeting heard about our priorities for vision rehabilitation, eye health and accessible health information over a coffee in his remit as Shadow Health and Care Secretary.