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Have your say on the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment
The UK Government is set to undertake a review of the PIP assessment process, to be led by the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms. RNIB wants to hear your experiences and ideas for how the PIP assessment could be improved, to help us campaign for a fairer system as part of the review.
Government announces next steps on PIP review and welfare reforms
The UK Government has released two important updates on welfare reform that will affect blind and partially sighted people: their response to the Pathways to Work consultation and further details on the upcoming review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Blind West Lothian Man Set to Compete in World Championships
An Armadale man will represent England on the world stage next month, after being called up to compete at the IBSA Partially Sighted Futsal World Championship in Turkey.
Life on Pause: RNIB calls on Health Secretary to act
Thousands of people with sight loss across England are finding their lives stuck on pause while they wait for vital support – in some cases for more than a year.
RNIB NI urges Derry students to ‘get smart about eye health’ on World Sight Day
World Sight Day (Thursday, 9 October), is an annual opportunity to focus on vision and prioritise good eye health care and to mark the occasion, sight loss charity RNIB NI (the Royal National Institute of Blind People in Northern Ireland), invited over 50 students at North West Regional College in Derry/Londonderry to take part in an eye test information event at the campus Dial Centre. By hosting this event, RNIB urges students to ‘get smart about eye health’ and make sure they book that all important eye test.
Leading experts call for action on accessibility, speaking at Labour Party Conference event
RNIB’s recent fringe event at the Labour Party Conference brought together a panel of experts from business and broadcasting to discuss how accessibility and inclusion can be embedded into products and services from the outset.
Blind Dumfries woman shares how footy group changed her life
For Jean Robison from Dumfries, football has always been more than just a game. When sight loss began to affect her daily life, she discovered a new way to stay connected to the sport she loves, and, more importantly, to find a community that makes her feel understood and supported.
Local optometrists instrumental in saving sight
During National Health Week (22-28 September), sight loss support charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), and Optometry NI, the governing body for community optometrists are calling on the general public to look after their sight.
Welcoming our new CEO
Simon Antrobus, current CEO of Children in Need, will be joining as Chief Executive of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
“I have met so many inspiring individuals who have volunteered for RNIB”
From November 3 to 7, we will be celebrating Trustee Week: a special time to acknowledge and appreciate the incredible efforts and contributions of trustees. These dedicated volunteers play a crucial role in leading and governing charities, working together as a team to make impactful decisions. Among these remarkable individuals is Sir Martin Davidson, who has been a devoted RNIB trustee since 2019.