North East campaigns

Campaigners against the cuts pose for a photo (photo be Amanda Hannen)

Regional Campaigns Officer, North East:

Lucy Dixon
RNIB
Parkside House
Elton Street East
Wallsend
NE28 8QU

Telephone: 0191 234 5409
Email: lucy.dixon@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 North East to push for change in the local authority decisions that impact lives every day. Contact RNIB campaigns team on 020 7391 2123 or at campaigns@rnib.org.uk.

Or contact Lucy directly on 0191 234 5409 or at lucy.dixon@rnib.org.uk.

Latest news

Introducing Lucy Dixon

Lucy Dixon was recently appointed as the new Regional Campaigns Officer for the North East. She previously worked for the RNIB National Library Service, where she was responsible for promoting the Talking Book Service.

Northumberland Action Group works to pressure County Council on A-boards

The Northumberland Action Group group has been putting pressure on Northumberland Council to tackle street clutter.

The Eye Pod visits Durham

On Wednesday 5 December RNIB's Eye Pod sight loss simulator came to Durham giving local Councillors the chance to learn more about avoidable sight loss. A festive special guest also visited the Pod at the event.

Vision Awareness training for frontline Metro staff

DB Regio, who operate the Tyne and Wear Metro concession, have rolled out vision awareness training to frontline staff across the network. This means blind or partially sighted travellers can be assured that there will be an understanding of their needs from the people there to help them safely get from A to B across Tyneside and Wearside.

Hardest Hit: leading the challenge against unfair cuts

Blind and partially sighted campaigners in the North East have been steadfast in their support for protests against the threatened loss to peoples' income under the new Personal Independence Payment.

Congratulations and Good Luck to Claire Parker

Congratulations to RNIB Volunteer Campaigner Claire Parker who has made it through to the interview stage for the Speakers Parliamentary Placement Scheme.

Being an RNIB Volunteer Campaigner

South Tyneside local, Peter Bennetts, talks about how becoming an RNIB volunteer campaign co-ordinator helped him lead a strong campaign in his area to push for fair benefit reforms. Get involved today.

Sheila McKechnie Awards - Congratulations and good luck to RNIB volunteer campaigners.

A number of RNIB campaigners have been nominated for Sheila McKechnie Awards this year. These awards recognise the work done by people to create sustainable solutions to social, economic and environmental issues, and winners are offered extra support to help them work more effectively to achieve the change they work for.

My Moment To Shine - Claire Parker's Experience as a Torch Bearer

RNIB Volunteer Claire Parker recently took part in the Olympic Torch Relay after being nominated for her work as a Campaign Coordinator.

The Eye Pod comes to Sunderland

on 20 June, the RNIB Eye Pod started its journey around the country by visiting Sunderland, giving us the opportunity to talk to local decision makers about the importance of EyeHealth.

Contact: campaigns@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 27 March 2013