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RNIB publishes Gender Pay Gap report 2024
In response to the Government’s requirement for all companies with over 250 employees to publish their gender pay gap data, RNIB published its 2024 Gender Pay Gap report.
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.
Deafblind woman wins Women in Data Award
The Women in Data Awards 2025 ceremony took place Thursday 27 March in North Greenwich, London. The award recognises women who are tech leaders, innovative, different, and pushing boundaries.
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.
Charity urges change in attitudes towards mothers with sight loss
Ahead of Mother's Day (Sunday 30 March), leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has released research that shows the barriers faced by mothers with sight loss during pregnancy and into their first years of motherhood.
RNIB demonstrates dangers of floating bus stops ahead of key vote
As the Bus Services (No.2) Bill progresses through the House of Lords, RNIB invited Peers to experience the barriers faced by blind and partially sighted people when simply trying to catch the bus.
RNIB Cymru launches its manifesto for the 2026 Senedd Elections
Blind and partially sighted people face unacceptable barriers and inequalities in their daily lives. These barriers prevent them from having equitable access to healthcare, public transport and the vital support they need to maintain independence when experiencing a change in their vision or sudden sight loss. We also know that far too many people are losing their sight unnecessarily because they’re waiting too long for treatment.
RNIB hosts Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2025
RNIB Scotland hosted our Inclusive Design for Sustainability (IDS) conference at the Glasgow Science Centre on March 17 and 18 2025.
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.
Disney+ unveils accessible mural to celebrate the release of Daredevil: Born Again
RNIB and Disney have unveiled a striking mural of “Daredevil: Born Again” adversaries Daredevil (Matt Murdock) and Kingpin (Wilson Fisk) today at Manchester’s Corn Exchange. The mural was created by artist Insane51 in his signature ‘double exposure’ style, meaning it can be viewed through red and blue lenses and the naked eye, producing different images which are inspired by the duality of the show’s central rivalry, as well as Daredevil’s inner moral conflict.