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COVID-19: lessons must be learned

On 9 September 2024, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry begins its public hearings on healthcare during the pandemic, giving us an important opportunity to make sure the experiences of blind and partially sighted people are understood.

Posted Monday, 9 September 2024 News type: News story

"It is still possible for blind and partially sighted people to go to matches and enjoy them”

Adam Woodmason has Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (ION). After receiving his diagnosis and being signposted to RNIB, Adam felt confident to get out and about in his community, which enabled him to reach out to his local football club to make attending matches more accessible. Adam speaks of his experience with Ipswich Town Football club and why it’s important to raise awareness of blind and partially sighted people who enjoy football, to motivate other stadiums to become more accessible to those with vision impairment.

Posted Wednesday, 21 August 2024 News type: News story

Your call for accessible voting is delivered to Downing Street

RNIB campaigners and RNIB chair Anna Tylor delivered an open letter to Downing Street calling on the Prime Minister to make accessible voting a reality for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Wednesday, 14 August 2024 News type: News story

King’s Speech 2024 – the implications for blind and partially sighted people

The King’s Speech outlined an ambitious programme for government. Read about the implications these plans could have for blind and partially sighted people and RNIB’s calls for the year ahead.

Posted Thursday, 18 July 2024 News type: News story

How you made a difference in this General Election

Following the General Election on 4 July, RNIB would like to welcome the new UK Government led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and new and returning MPs across the UK.

Posted Monday, 8 July 2024 News type: News story

The Eyes Have It coalition calls for the next government to prioritise eye care

The Eyes Have It coalition, which includes RNIB, has released the following statement calling on the next government to commit to ensuring that all those affected by eye conditions receive timely, expert care that can support the best possible outcomes.

Posted Wednesday, 3 July 2024

RNIB Cymru: make voting accessible once and for all

Posted Thursday, 27 June 2024 News type: News story

RNIB's statement on floating bus stops

Vivienne Francis, RNIB’s Chief Social Change Officer commented on reports the Transport Secretary is considering a ban on floating bus stops: “Evidence tells us that the current design of bus stop bypasses is dangerous for blind and partially sighted people."

Posted Monday, 13 May 2024 News type: Press release