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Two people, one of whom has a cane, walking past Belfast City Hall.

Two people walking down street outside Belfast City Hall. One person holds a long cane and is being guided by another person holding shopping bags.

We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People in Northern Ireland (RNIB NI) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss.

If you or someone in your life has experienced sight loss, are blind or partially sighted, we offer a wide range of services, support and information to help.

Working with our supporters and partners, we’re changing wider society to create a world where sight loss isn’t a barrier to living life to the full. We want to make every day better for anyone affected by sight loss in Northern Ireland from providing practical and emotional support at the point of diagnosis, advice on employment, and campaigning for change, to advice on useful products and technology.

Find out the latest news from Northern Ireland.

Look after your eyes this World Sight Day

50 per cent of sight loss is avoidable. You’ll find top tips on keeping your eyes healthy and further information on eye conditions that can cause sight loss on our Eye Care We Care page.

If you need advice or support, call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999.

You can also contact the NI team on [email protected].

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More from RNIB NI

Campaigning with RNIB Northern Ireland

Our campaigning work focuses on the key issues and barriers identified by blind and partially sighted people across Northern Ireland.

Services from RNIB Northern Ireland

Our vision is to create a world where sight loss is not a barrier to living a full, independent life – we do this by equipping people with the skills and support they need to thrive.

RNIB NI Community Connection

Meet or connect with others who are blind or partially sighted to share interests, experiences and support for each other.

Children, young people and families service - Northern Ireland

Our Children, Young People and Families team provide support and advice to families, and those supporting children with sight loss or a vision impairment, from birth up to 25 years of age.

Family Insight project – Northern Ireland

We want families to feel fully equipped to understand their children’s eye condition and how it affects their sight. We also want to make sure they can access support both at home and in school to help their children reach their full potential.

Our Futures

RNIB and Guide Dogs NI are working together on Our Futures project which is designed and developed by and for young people aged eight to 25 with vision impairment.

Employment Services

If you’re blind or partially sighted, our Employment service can provide specialist support and advice to help you find work or to stay in your job if your sight deteriorates.

Workable

We can offer support and advice if you are blind or partially sighted and are finding it difficult to do a job due to deterioration in your sight.

Accessible health and care information

Find out more about your rights, how to ensure you get information in the format you need and how you can support RNIB’s campaign