In May, RNIB's regional campaigns team increased from seven RCOs (regional campaigns officers) to nine. With one officer now covering each of the English regions, our support for local and regional campaigning has been strengthened at a time when blind and partially sighted people are facing some of the biggest challenges.
Emily Papaleo is our new campaigns officer in the East of England, covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. She has a background in local and central government and the voluntary sector.
Emily is particularly keen to ensure blind and partially sighted people do not lose vital services despite the challenging economic climate, "I would like to hear from you if you are being affected by cuts, for example to Norfolk's concessionary bus pass scheme or funding for the Talking Books Service in Suffolk".
Emily is recruiting a team of six to ten volunteer campaign co-ordinators to help with the challenges ahead. Contact Emily directly, or check our volunteer web pages for opportunities at rnib.org.uk/volunteering