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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.
Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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RNIB says official response to Covid pandemic put blind and partially sighted people at risk

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has responded to the second report from the official UK Covid Inquiry saying blind and partially sighted people were put at serious risk by the official government response.

Posted Friday, 21 November 2025

Motorists provide vital support for blind and partially sighted people through petrol pump donations

Thousands of motorists across the UK have raised vital funds to help blind and partially sighted people live their best lives by making donations when they fill up at petrol pumps.

Posted Thursday, 20 November 2025

Sir Charlie Mayfield joins UK’s leading disability charities and businesses to Keep Britain Working

Today, nine of the UK’s leading disability charities - including RNIB -  which form the Disability Charities Consortium (DCC), rallied together with large businesses, HR professionals and disability experts to explore ways to unlock opportunities to make workplaces more inclusive for disabled people.

Posted Wednesday, 19 November 2025

90 Parliamentarians learn about vision rehabilitation at RNIB event

On Monday 17 November, MPs and Peers joined RNIB in Portcullis House, Westminster, for an engaging event exploring the transformative impact of vision rehabilitation in enabling blind and partially sighted people to live independently. Our message was that too many lives are being left on pause as a result of unacceptable delays across England.

Posted Tuesday, 18 November 2025 News type: News story

Scottish stories come to life in audio

Scottish Book Trust has partnered with RNIB to produce an accessible audio edition of Book Week Scotland’s free book, ahead of this year’s event, which runs from Monday 17 November 2025.

Posted Monday, 17 November 2025 News type: News story

Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotherham joins RNIB for 'guided' train journey

Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, joined RNIB staff for a ‘guided’ train journey to get an insight into the experience of blind and partially sighted train users.

Posted Tuesday, 11 November 2025 News type: News story

RNIB Counselling volunteers share how impactful their role is- on those who access the service and for them as volunteers

At the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), our Counselling volunteers offer vital support for people affected by sight loss. Through their dedication, empathy, and expertise, they offer not just practical help, but genuine human connection. Through the experiences of Claire, Lori, and Natalie, we see how volunteers make a real difference, both for those they support and for themselves.

Posted Thursday, 6 November 2025

What the "Keep Britain Working" review recommended

The "Keep Britain Working" review has reported to the UK Government, setting out recommendations on what is needed to build inclusive workplaces, and to tackle ill health and disability in the workplace.

Posted Wednesday, 5 November 2025 News type: Article

Newry Library Hosts Sight Loss Support Session

An information and advice session for anyone affected by sight loss is due to take place in Newry Library on Thursday 13 November, 11am to 1pm.

Posted Wednesday, 5 November 2025

RNIB puts vital eye care support in place across Hertfordshire and West Essex

Patients with eye conditions across Hertfordshire and West Essex now have access to vital emotional and practical support as The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has employed three specialist officers at hospital eye clinics across the region.

Posted Monday, 3 November 2025 News type: Press release