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New research shows the unhealthy state of access to medicine and medical devices for blind patients
Blind and partially sighted people could become ill from medicines and medical devices, because they are not being listened to when it comes to designing, pres…
Changes to benefits and employment support: What you need to know
Yesterday, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, launched a green paper (a consultation paper) setting out the UK Government’s major plans and proposal…
RNIB signs open letter to the Chancellor opposing cuts to disability benefits
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has joined other leading charities in signing an open letter, organised by our friends at Scope, opposing c…
Bill introduced in Parliament to tackle barriers faced by voters with sight loss
On Wednesday 22 January, Julie Minns MP (Labour, Carlisle), championed the rights of blind and partially sighted voters through a Ten-Minute Rule Bill, in coll…
Travel and Transport survey
Are you blind or partially sighted? Take our travel survey to help RNIB influence UK Government and transport providers to make travel safer and accessible.
Safer streets thanks to community campaign
A Macduff man has campaigned for safer streets by petitioning for a crossing outside the local primary school.
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 …
Policy and campaigns: 2024 in review
2024 has been full of campaign achievements and developing relationships with MPs, Councillors, and Mayors. Grab a coffee and look back over the campaigning yo…
'Nothing about us without us': UK Covid Inquiry hears closing arguments from disabled groups
The UK Covid Inquiry recently completed its public hearings on access to healthcare during the pandemic. The last days provided a final opportunity for disabil…
Disability charities call on Health Secretary to make health information accessible
On 2 December – the eve of International Day of Persons with Disabilities – campaigners from RNIB, Macular Society, Mencap, RNID, Sense, SignHealth, and Thomas…