East of England campaigns

Regional Campaigns Officer, East of England:

Emily Papaleo
RNIB
Suite 2, Cringleford Business Centre,
Intwood Road,
Cringleford,
Norwich, Norfolk
NR4 6AU

Telephone: 07825 43 40 83

Email: emily.papaleo@rnib.org.uk

Get involved

Want to make a difference in your region? Fed up of feeling excluded from local services?

Join RNIB campaigns in the East of England to push for change in the local authority decisions that impact lives every day. You can contact RNIB campaigns team on 020 7391 2123 or at campaigns@rnib.org.uk.

Alternatively you can contact Emily directly on 07825 43 40 83 or at emily.papaleo@rnib.org.uk.

Latest news

Volunteer RNIB campaign buddy positions (East of England)

We are recruiting for volunteer campaign buddies in Cambridge, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk.

Suffolk campaigners examine impact of cut to free peak time bus fares

Campaigners in Suffolk have been gathering evidence of the huge impact that the local council's decision to remove peak time concessionary bus travel has had on disabled people in the area.

RNIB volunteer campaign coordinator positions (East of England)

We are recruiting for volunteer campaign coordinators in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk

Norfolk celebrate reinstatement of free 24/7 bus passes

Norfolk County Council agreed to reverse their decision to withdraw bus passes for blind people and companion passes, effective from April 2012.

Hardest Hit Day of Action - East of England

Over 400 people marched through Norwich on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services

Norfolk councillors commute challenge

Local councillors in Norfolk recently wore sim specs (goggles that simulate sight loss) to accompany local campaigner Bernie Reddington on her bus journey to work to find out the real impact of cuts to concessionary travel.

Introducing Emily Papaleo

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.

Last updated: 19 April 2012

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