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DCC Joint Letter on Welfare Reform
In response to growing concerns about the impact welfare reforms might have on disabled people, RNIB (as part of the Disability Charities Consortium) has signed a joint letter urging the government to pause current processes and engage in a full public consultation.
All aboard? Our new report on navigating bus travel with sight loss
Buses are the most used form of public transport for blind and partially sighted people, and provide a vital service in getting to work, being able to attend healthcare appointments, complete education, and be part of communities. RNIB’s new #AllAboard report shows that particular barriers are making bus travel too challenging for many, and outlines the steps needed to make bus travel more accessible.
Bus services are “failing their blind and partially sighted passengers in Wales”
Just one in 10 blind or partially sighted people can make all the journeys they want or need to by bus in Wales, according to a report released today by RNIB Cymru.
Our volunteers don’t need to be in role for long before they make a positive difference
After successfully completing a full training programme, Llewelyn had only been in his new role as a Chat & Connect Telephone volunteer for 1 month before his volunteer manager felt he deserved to be nominated for the team’s ‘Call of the Week’ recognition.
The Power of a day: How Corporate and One-Off volunteering roles enhance our RNIB events
Two RNIB events held in Belfast and Glasgow earlier this year showcased not only the latest in assistive technology but also the power of occasional volunteering, thanks to the contributions of the event volunteers who joined us through our corporate, student and one-off volunteering opportunities.
A Century of Support: Celebrating RNIB’s Talk & Support Volunteers
As we mark Volunteers’ Week, RNIB is proud to celebrate the incredible commitment and compassion of our Talk and Support volunteers. Today we're sharing some of the experiences of 5 Talk & Support volunteers who have given a combined 100 years of their time to supporting blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
Richard talks about his experience volunteering as a Talk and Support facilitator
Richard, aged 78 at the time of writing, accessed RNIB services while navigating his sight loss journey. He spoke to us in 2024 just as he was about to begin volunteering as Talk & Support Telephone Group Facilitator.
Blind and partially sighted people in East Grinstead share stories of vital eye clinic support service
People affected by eye conditions and sight loss in the East Grinstead area have gathered together to share how a hospital eye clinic support service has been changing lives.
EastEnders set to air visual impairment storyline
EastEnders is working with the Royal National Institute of Blind People on an upcoming story centred around Lauren and Peter’s newborn son
New Funding Boosts Platform for Scotland’s Young Blind Voices
A youth-led forum for blind and partially sighted young people has secured vital funding, enabling a new period of opportunity for young blind and partially sighted people across Scotland.
