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Charities call for Network Rail and the Department for Transport to address rail safety faster
We've issued a joint statement on behalf of 11 UK-based disability rights organisations, calling on Network Rail, the Department for Transport and the Treasury to urgently fund and install missing warning tactile surface from railway platforms, 27 May 2021.
We’re supporting the "It’s everyone’s journey" campaign
"It’s everyone’s journey" is an awareness campaign from the Department for Transport to support equal access for all on public transport as we come out of lockdown.
Campaign update: funding plans for railway safety
On Wednesday (19 May) Transport Minister Chris Heaton Harris responded to a parliamentary question tabled by Sarah Olney MP, which asked when tactile paving will be installed across all rail platforms.
RNIB responds to the Queen’s Speech 2021
On 11 May, the UK Government’s priorities for the year ahead were announced in the Queen’s Speech. Find out what we have to say about some of the relevant issues affecting blind and partially sighted people living in the UK.
RNIB responds to inquiry on Government response to coronavirus
We have responded to the “Coronavirus: lessons learnt” parliamentary inquiry into the response to the pandemic.
Nine years is too long to wait for platform safety
RNIB welcomes the fact that Network Rail is developing a policy and process to install tactile across all stations, but we feel its timeframe for completion by 2029 is not acceptable.
Six ways we’ve made the UK vaccination programme more accessible
RNIB has been working with the Government to ensure the rollout of the vaccination programme is accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
Your pocket guide to voting in the 2021 Senedd elections
This year’s Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament elections will be held across Wales on 6 May. It’s a crucial opportunity to make your voice heard.
RNIB supports legal challenge against DWP Personal Independence Payments policy
RNIB is supporting a legal challenge against the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions over its policy to make conditional telephone “offers” to people planning to appeal assessors’ decisions over their personal independence payments (PIP).
Local elections: contact your prospective councillors
The run-up to the local elections provides an excellent opportunity to share your experiences - and to raise awareness of issues affecting local blind and partially sighted people - because with an upcoming vote, councillors are keen for your support.