NB News (archive)
The latest news and developments in the eye health and sight loss sector.
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Banking app gets overhaul to make life easier for blind and partially sighted people to use
UndefinedBanking app gets overhaul to make life easier for blind and partially sighted people
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Charities and blind and partially sighted people join forces to produce guide for those newly diagnosed with sight loss
EnglishA group of leading sight loss organisations are today launching a trial of a new, free information booklet to help those newly diagnosed with sight loss.
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RNIB launches joint initiative to help patients get timely follow-up appointments for their eye conditions
EnglishRNIB is encouraging eye care professionals to join forces on a new patient-self advocacy project.
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RCGP project improves GPs eye care knowledge
EnglishGPs have reported their knowledge of eye health has improved as a result of a three-year RCGP project delivered by the UK Vision Strategy.
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Biggest source of UK sight loss data now available
EnglishVersion Three of RNIB’s Sight Loss Data Tool is now available to use, helping health professionals and local authorities to improve and protect sight loss services.
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Audio description on TV – time to catch up
EnglishRNIB is disappointed with the Government’s decision not to make audio description a legal requirement for TV shows available on video-on-demand.
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Demand for hospital eye clinic appointments and community eye services discussed in parliament
EnglishThis week, the Secretary of State for Health was asked what steps his Department is taking to address the increased demand for eye clinic appointments and hospital eye services. The question related to recent concerns expressed by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists regarding the escalating pressure on hospital eye services.
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World’s largest public transport app now accessible for people with vision impairment
EnglishA free public transport app, which is used by more than 35 million people in over 60 countries, is now accessible.
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Facebook and Twitter new accessibility features for people with vision impairment
EnglishFacebook and Twitter have introduced new features to make them more accessible for users with vision impairment.
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The power of Three for blind and partially sighted people
EnglishA mobile phone provider has been helping blind and partially sighted people improve their digital skills with free ‘Discovery’ mobile phone sessions.
