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Leading sight loss charities share concerns about the decision not to appoint a specific new Minister for Disabled People
The largest charities working with people with sight loss have come together to share their grave concern at the decision not to appoint a dedicated Minister f…
2023 year in review: A year of campaign successes
Thanks to your support and the relentless activity of campaigners from across the country, 2023 has been packed with campaign achievements. But there’s still …
Fife councillors experience street obstacles wearing sight loss simulation-spectacles
A cross-party group of Dunfermline Councillors tried to navigate around obstacles and clutter on the streets of Dunfermline this morning (Friday 24 November), …
The UK Government’s Back to Work Plan and reforms to Work Capability Assessments: FAQs
The Chancellor and the Work and Pensions Secretary have recently announced several new welfare and employment policies under a new ‘Back to Work Plan’ and as p…
Falkirk MP visits RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum
Haggeye, which is run by RNIB Scotland, meets regularly to discuss important issues that are relevant to the group as well as hosting informative workshops. …
Cost of living is hitting mental and physical wellbeing of blind and partially sighted people new research shows
Making harrowing spending choices is impacting the mental and physical health of blind and partially sighted people as the cost of living crisis continues to b…
RNIB disappointed by Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
We are disappointed that key elements which could have addressed the additional costs of sight loss faced by blind and partially sighted people were missing fr…
All I want for Christmas is… accessible health and care information
Blind and partially sighted people have a legal right to NHS and social care information they can read and understand. RNIB are calling to make this right a re…
Transgender Awareness Month: “I already feel victimised and marginalised enough due to my sight loss, let alone my gender identity”
We are in Transgender Awareness Month (November), which is recognised worldwide as an opportunity to raise awareness about the issues faced by transgender peop…
2023 King’s Speech: What we did and didn’t hear
We are disappointed that more specific actions to tackle the day-to-day barriers people with sight loss face were not included in yesterday’s (7 November) King…