History
NB was launched by the National Institute for the Blind in 1917, with information for teachers and care workers supporting blind and partially sighted people, including those who had lost their sight in the First World War.
For almost a hundred years, it has been a monthly source of information and inspiration for professionals supporting people with sight loss, and a lively and influential forum for discussion on all the issues that concern them.
NB now
Initially called The Beacon and later New Beacon, NB's wide range of readers include rehabilitation workers, social workers and other care professionals, ophthalmic nurses, orthoptists, eye clinic liaison officers, local society staff, support groups - and, of course, blind and partially sighted people themselves. In March 2013, we relaunched NB as a free bimonthly magazine and launched its online edition. This means we can bring the latest news, views and developments in the eye health and sight loss sectors to more professionals.
Ways to read NB
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Subscribe to our free e-alert and we'll tell you when we update our content online so you don't miss out.
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Professionals working in the eye health or sight loss sectors in the UK can get NB free. Email nbmagazine@rnib.org.uk with your details to request your free subscription.
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Buy NB online or call 0303 123 9999 if you want multiple copies or are based outside the UK. An annual subscription costs £36 in the UK and £54 abroad. NB is published six times a year and is available in a range of formats.
Unfortunately we cannot extend our free offer to subscribers based outside the UK but you can still buy a subscription or read NB free online.