London campaigns

Lynn featherstone MP supports our Losing Patients campaign in Enfield

Regional Campaigns Officer, London:

Richard Holmes
RNIB Regional Centre
105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE

Telephone: 020 7391 2112

Email: richard.holmes@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 London to push for change in the local authority decisions that impact lives every day. Contact RNIB campaigns team on 020 7391 2123 or campaigns@rnib.org.uk.

Or contact Richard directly in London on 020 7391 2112 or richard.holmes@rnib.org.uk.

Latest news

Brian Paddick visits RNIB

Brian Paddick the Liberal Democrat candidate for London mayor recently visited RNIB's Resource Centre in Judd St where he discussed a range of issues with Richard Holmes.

London Mayoral election: Who gets your vote?

On 12 April 2012 we will hosting a mayoral hustings ahead of the election of a new London mayor in May. Join us to ask the questions and raise the concerns that matter to you!

Reviewing Hackney crossing cuts

Following lobbying by RNIB campaigners and others, TFL are reviewing their plans to remove a safe crossing in Hackney.

Don't cross us out Boris

A diverse group of campaigners from different backgrounds and concerns have come together to oppose plans by the Mayor of London to speed up traffic flow in the city.

Hardest Hit Day of Action - London

Over 250 people attended a demonstaration in central London on Saturday 22 October to protest against cuts to disability benefits and services.

Green light for judicial review in Newham

A judge has agreed that a London council may well be curbing the independence of blind and partially sighted people. With support from legal aid, volunteer campaigner, Mohammed Mohsan Ali has successfully taken the East London council to court and passed the first hurdle to getting a full hearing.

Take action on London buses - Tuesday 6 September 2011

A day of action on 6 September will see older and disabled people gathering at bus stops across London and travelling to Westminster to question senior transport figures. Sign up to be a part of it now!

Guide dogs and minicabs - the challenge is on

A campaigner and guide dog owner in Newham, who has been repeatedly refused service by a number of minicab firms, is taking a stand against this discriminatory practice.

Passenger assistance on London Underground

Campaigners have been gathering evidence of the impact that reduced London Underground staffing levels have had on the support for visually impaired tube travellers. Please do continue to keep us updated on your experiences, as we are anticipating a long term dialogue with Transport for London on this matter.

Health minister visits Moorfields to meet the new ECLO

Health minister Lord Howe visited Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on Wednesday 19 January to find out more about the practical and emotional support offered to people with sight loss, or their carers.

Contact: campaigns@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 19 July 2011