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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.

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Report finds NHS app falls short on accessibility

Only 3 per cent of blind and partially sighted people find the NHS App fully accessible, according to new research from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG…

Posted Monday, 2 November 2026 News type: News story

A lifelong commitment to volunteering: Read Olive's story

Volunteering has been part of Olive Rodgers’ life since she joined Girlguiding as a volunteer at just 17. Now, as she prepares to retire from RNIB, it feels li…

Posted Monday, 2 November 2026 News type: Your Stories

What the Autumn Budget means for blind and partially sighted people

Chancellor John Healey has laid out the UK Government’s tax and spending plans in the 2026 Budget. Here’s RNIB’s response to the announcements.

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2026 News type: News story

Blind and partially sighted gamers help shape next generation of accessible games

Budding game designers gathered at Abertay University for a student game jam dedicated to designing video games for blind and partially sighted players, delive…

Posted Tuesday, 27 October 2026 News type: News story

BBC broadcaster surprised on air with RNIB award

BBC Radio Foyle's Mark Patterson recognised for efforts in raising awareness of living with sight loss with RNIB NI 'Visually Aware' City Champion 2026 award.

Posted Tuesday, 27 October 2026 News type: Press release

RNIB and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust launch new support centre for people with sight conditions

People with sight conditions visiting the new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital, will be able to get vital emotional support and practical advice in a purpose…

Posted Monday, 19 October 2026

RNIB and Girlguiding South West England partner to inspire girls to create more accessible communities

Girlguiding South West England and Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have announced a new partnership to help girls and young women understand si…

Posted Thursday, 15 October 2026

Glasgow Tech Hub offers help for people with sight loss

A new service launching at the Mitchell Library this month will help blind and partially sighted people get to grips with laptops, smartphones and more.

Posted Thursday, 15 October 2026 News type: News story

Breathing Space bench launched with sight loss community

A new Breathing Space bench has been unveiled by national sight loss charity RNIB Scotland in partnership with NHS24 and Breathing Space this week, marking Wor…

Posted Monday, 12 October 2026 News type: News story

Let RNIB know about your experience of health information

This year we marked 10 years since the NHS Accessible Information Standard was introduced in England. Now RNIB is carrying out a survey to understand blind and…

Posted Thursday, 8 October 2026 News type: News story