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Blind and partially sighted people in West London share stories of vital eye clinic support service
People affected by sight loss and eye conditions in the Westminster area have gathered together to share how a hospital eye clinic support service has been changing lives. It comes as the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is marking the 30-year anniversary of its vital Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs) at eye clinics across the UK.
How to share your views on the future of the NHS in England
In October 2024, the UK Government launched a major public consultation to gather views on how to make a health service fit for the future as part of their 10 Year Health Plan for England.
Vital support for eye clinics and patients - 30 year anniversary
RNIB has employed an ECLO at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s eye clinic for 30 years. Since then, the service has grown to 130 RNIB ECLOs and by the end of 2024 there will be an ECLO in every major UK hospital eye clinic.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome: ‘I can’t believe my eyes’
Charles Bonnet Syndrome Day takes place on 16 November and sight loss charity RNIB Northern Ireland is putting the spotlight on the rare syndrome that causes blind and partially sighted people to experience terrifying hallucinations.
History of RNIB Eye Care Liaison Officers
It’s now 30 years since RNIB provided its very first Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO), pioneering our service which gives vital emotional and practical support for people with an eye condition diagnosis.
Life-changing service for patients with sight loss celebrates key anniversary
A life-changing service for those facing sight loss celebrates a key anniversary next month.
World Sight Day 2024
Today, Thursday 10 October 2024, is World Sight and we have some eye-opening news to share! New research by RNIB reveals that by 2035, the number of people in the UK living with sight loss will increase by a staggering 27%. This means that an estimated 2.8 million people across the UK will be affected, with one in five experiencing sight loss in their lifetime.
ASDA Opticians adds new way for patients to get eye care advice and support from RNIB
People experiencing sight loss will be able to access essential support, information and advice to help adapt thanks to a new partnership between supermarket ASDA and a leading charity.
Blind Football Fan ‘Scores’ Support
A Ross County supporter has praised the club and leading sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland, for helping him to keep attending games.
Ten years imagining a future following sight loss
A health worker changing the lives of blind patients, celebrates a key anniversary this year.