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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.
RNIB joins discussion on adult social care at Lib Dem Conference
At the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) roundtable, held during the recent Liberal Democrat party conference in Bournemouth, RNIB joined stakeholders and sector leaders to discuss the priorities, opportunities and challenges facing the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care which is being chaired by Baroness Casey.
Updated standards for healthcare in Wales welcome, but more work still to be done
Today the Welsh Government has published the updated and broadened All-Wales Accessible Communication and Information Standards (All-Wales Standards).
Looking for a better Scotland
This National Eye Health Week 2025, RNIB Scotland has launched its manifesto, ‘Looking For A Better Scotland’, urging all political parties to commit to action ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.