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Campaign success: blind women invited to local GP consultation panel
Steve Hyde, RNIB’s Regional Campaigns Officer for the South West, has helped a woman with visual impairment get access to a previously inaccessible consultation on changes being made to her local GP surgery.
Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland marks Diabetes Week by emphasising importance of eye-screening
As the covid crisis hopefully eases, concerns are being focused on the impact of lockdown on other health conditions.
Great Grandma warns others not to take their eyesight for granted this Diabetes Week
There are now 100,000 people in Northern Ireland living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Coronavirus lockdown could be causing more people with sight loss to experience hallucinations
RNIB warns that the ongoing lockdown and coronavirus restrictions could be causing a spike in hallucinations due to sight loss.
Ansley’s Blog: It Makes Sense to attend essential eye care appointments
This November, I’m delighted that RNIB Cymru is supporting the NHS Wales ‘It Makes Sense’ campaign as part of Sensory Loss Awareness Month in Wales.
Ansley’s Blog: Sight loss support this World Stroke Day
The coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines this year, but other serious health issues haven’t gone away.
Ansley’s Blog: Take good care of your eyes this National Eye Health Week
As we all adjust to the “new normal”, thinking about eye health has probably fallen down our list of priorities.
Awareness week warns of 'ticking time-bomb' of preventable sight loss
Concerns are being raised that the coronavirus crisis may lead to a 'ticking time-bomb' of preventable sight loss if people neglect eye treatment or regular check-ups.
Don't neglect your eyes by missing out on treatment
Optometrists in Scotland have collaborated with RNIB Scotland to produce a video explaining what blind and partially sighted people can expect when visiting their local optometry practice.
“Clinics are safe - don’t risk your sight during lockdown.”
We know that people across Wales will be feeling anxious about visiting any healthcare setting.