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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…
RNIB’s response to the Get Britain Working White Paper on employment
On Tuesday 26 November the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, published major new proposals on employment designed to support many more people into work…
RNIB NI Announce Richard Moore as an Ambassador
Sight loss charity RNIB Northern Ireland has paid tribute to Children in Crossfire charity CEO Richard Moore by making him an official Ambassador.
E-scooters and dockless bikes ridden and left on pavements raises collision concerns for blind and partially sighted people
Leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has released new research highlighting the daily challenges faced by blind and p…
MPs learn about accessibility and assistive technology at RNIB event
On Monday 25 November, ninety MPs, including Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, and their staff, joined RNIB in Parliament to learn…
Blind voters excluded from voting in secret
RNIB Cymru’s Turned Out report reveals that only half of blind and partially sighted voters were satisfied with their voting experience at this year’s General …