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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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What the "Keep Britain Working" review recommended

The "Keep Britain Working" review has reported to the UK Government, setting out recommendations on what is needed to build inclusive workplaces, and to tackle…

Posted Wednesday, 5 November 2025 News type: Article

Personal Independence Payment

Have your say on the Government's review so that the system better reflects our needs and daily realities.

Posted Friday, 31 October 2025 News type: News story

Government announces next steps on PIP review and welfare reforms

The UK Government has released two important updates on welfare reform that will affect blind and partially sighted people: their response to the Pathways to W…

Posted Friday, 31 October 2025 News type: News story

Life on Pause: RNIB calls on Health Secretary to act

Thousands of people with sight loss across England are finding their lives stuck on pause while they wait for vital support – in some cases for more than a yea…

Posted Wednesday, 22 October 2025 News type: Press release

RNIB NI urges Derry students to ‘get smart about eye health’ on World Sight Day

World Sight Day (Thursday, 9 October), is an annual opportunity to focus on vision and prioritise good eye health care and to mark the occasion, sight loss cha…

Posted Thursday, 16 October 2025 News type: Press release

Leading experts call for action on accessibility, speaking at Labour Party Conference event

RNIB’s recent fringe event at the Labour Party Conference brought together a panel of experts from business and broadcasting to discuss how accessibility and i…

Posted Thursday, 16 October 2025 News type: News story

RNIB joins discussion on adult social care at Lib Dem Conference

At the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) roundtable, held during the recent Liberal Democrat party conference in Bournemouth, RNIB joined stakeho…

Posted Monday, 29 September 2025 News type: News story

Looking for a better Scotland

This National Eye Health Week 2025, RNIB Scotland has launched its manifesto, ‘Looking For A Better Scotland’, urging all political parties to commit to action…

Posted Monday, 22 September 2025 News type: Press release

In My Way: New RNIB report on walking reveals the unnecessary and dangerous barriers on our streets

Street obstacles like pavement parking and overgrown greenery are preventing blind and partially sighted people across the UK from walking around safely and co…

Posted Thursday, 4 September 2025 News type: News story

NHS Accessible Information Standard: find out what's changed in England

Blind and partially sighted people have a legal right to receive accessible health and care information and communication support, but far too often this right…

Posted Monday, 14 July 2025 News type: News story