Welcome to RNIB

How we see differently

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Talking books: a legacy of World War I

How the blinding of a Captain at the Somme inspired the creation of talking books.

Read about the history of talking books
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EU green light for accessible literature

Find out about the Marrakesh Treaty and what it means for accessible literature.

Listen on audioboom
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Everything audio description

Stay connected with RNIB Connect groups on Facebook

Find out about RNIB Connect Facebook groups
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Talking Books Christmas Appeal

With your support, we can add a bit more sparkle this Christmas by adding new books to our library.

Support our Christmas Appeal

Supporting you

“Congratulations”, I’d given my first Haggeye update to the Cross Party Group (CPG) on Visual Impairment. These words summed up that I’d done well, that RNIB was helping me stand up for myself and others with sight loss." 

Matthew Clark


Matthew Clark talks about his experience at the Scottish Parliament

 

Practical help

Whether you need advice on keeping your job, technology, or tips on how to keep doing the hobbies you love, we can help.

Our services

Living with sight loss can be challenging, but we believe everyone affected by sight loss can face the future with confidence. Find out how our services can support you.

Solutions for everyday living

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Eye health

Our helpful guides can help you learn more about different eye conditions.

 

Online Shop

Our Online Shop has lots of useful products for someone with sight loss, from lighting to magnifiers.

Talking Books

Our Talking Books service gives blind and partially sighted people access to over 25,000 audiobooks for free.
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Employment advice

Advice to help you find employment, start your own business, or stay in work if you're losing your sight.

Get involved

Volunteer

Join thousands of incredible volunteers who make every day better for people living with sight loss.

Campaign

Become a part of our campaign network to help create a society where sight loss isn't a barrier to living life to the full.

Network

Become part of our growing community of people united by their experience of sight loss.

Fundraise

With your support we can reach more blind and partially sighted people and face the future with confidence together.

Support our work

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RNIB Feel Good Friday Lottery

Join in the Friday fun, win amazing cash prizes and give our work a tremendous boost.
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Leave a gift in your Will

Big or small, every gift in a Will we receive helps remove the daily barriers people with sight loss face.
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RNIB Christmas Raffle

Play our raffle and be in with a chance of winning over 100 cash prizes including £10,000.
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Donate to RNIB

RNIB have been working to support blind and partially sighted people for 150 years, help us continue our work.