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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.

Posted Monday, 10 February 2025 News type: Press release

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.

Posted Thursday, 19 December 2024 News type: News story

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.

Posted Monday, 11 November 2024 News type: News story News type: Article News type: Press release

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.

Posted Wednesday, 6 November 2024 News type: News story

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.

Posted Wednesday, 23 October 2024 News type: Blog

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.

Posted Tuesday, 22 October 2024 News type: Press release

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.

Posted Thursday, 10 October 2024 News type: Press release

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.

Posted Tuesday, 1 October 2024 News type: Press release

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.

Posted Wednesday, 17 January 2024 News type: Article

Ten years imagining a future following sight loss

A health worker changing the lives of blind patients, celebrates a key anniversary this year.

Posted Thursday, 11 January 2024 News type: News story