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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
A recap of the 2025 local elections in England
Local elections took place in many areas across England on 1 May. Throughout the build up to election day, we worked to make the voting experience for blind and partially sighted people as accessible as possible. We engaged with local authority Electoral Services and supported blind and partially sighted people to request the adjustments they need to vote independently and in secret, as is our right. Read on to hear more about what we did, and what lies in store over the next year.
The NHS 10-Year Health Plan: What do blind and partially sighted people want it to include?
In late 2024 and early 2025, a major public consultation was held to inform the shaping of a new NHS 10 Year Plan for England, due to be published this June.
Contact your MP about proposed changes to disability benefits and Universal Credit
Last week the UK Government announced major proposals to change the benefit system which risk making many blind and partially sighted people worse off by hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds each year.
New research shows the unhealthy state of access to medicine and medical devices for blind patients
Blind and partially sighted people could become ill from medicines and medical devices, because they are not being listened to when it comes to designing, prescribing and administering treatments.
Changes to benefits and employment support: What you need to know
Yesterday, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, launched a green paper (a consultation paper) setting out the UK Government’s major plans and proposals to reform health, disability benefits and employment support.
RNIB signs open letter to the Chancellor opposing cuts to disability benefits
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has joined other leading charities in signing an open letter, organised by our friends at Scope, opposing cuts to disability benefits expected to be put forward this month.
Bill introduced in Parliament to tackle barriers faced by voters with sight loss
On Wednesday 22 January, Julie Minns MP (Labour, Carlisle), championed the rights of blind and partially sighted voters through a Ten-Minute Rule Bill, in collaboration with RNIB.
Travel and Transport survey
Are you blind or partially sighted? We want to hear about your travel experiences! Take our survey to help RNIB influence UK Government and transport providers to make travel safer and accessible.
Safer streets thanks to community campaign
A Macduff man has campaigned for safer streets by petitioning for a crossing outside the local primary school.