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Take part in the Disability Action Plan consultation

This week the UK Government launched a consultation on its new Disability Action Plan. This sets out actions it plans to take in 2023 and 2024 to improve disabled people’s lives.

Posted Monday, 24 July 2023 News type: Article

Speaking up for rail ticket offices

Proposals by train operators to close the majority of ticket offices in England have been met with widespread opposition. Read our update on our campaigning.

Posted Thursday, 20 July 2023 News type: News story

New Disability Action Plan: What’s in and what’s out?

The plan, published by the Minister for Disabled People this week, is open for consultation for 12 weeks. It sets out actions the UK Government plans to take this year and next to improve disabled people’s lives.

Posted Thursday, 20 July 2023 News type: News story

UK sight loss charities write to the Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, in response to proposed train ticket office closures

The ten charities representing blind and partially sighted people are requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the hugely negative impact that closures of almost all train ticket offices in England would have.

Posted Friday, 14 July 2023 News type: News story News type: Press release

RNIB calls for inclusive street design at LGA conference

Councillors from across the political spectrum, as well as local authority officials, heard our calls for inclusive street design at the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference in Bournemouth last week.

Posted Tuesday, 11 July 2023 News type: Press release News type: News story

RNIB speaks out against rail ticket offices closing

RNIB strongly opposes changes proposed by train operators which could lead to the majority of ticket offices closing in England as well as Glasgow Central. Find out how you can join our call to keep them open.

Posted Friday, 7 July 2023 News type: News story

RNIB opposes proposed closure of railway ticket offices and questions consultation period

The proposed closure of railway station ticket offices could create another barrier for blind and partially sighted users leaving them without necessary support.

Posted Friday, 7 July 2023 News type: News story

Access to Work campaign update: We are making progress but more needs to be done

Thanks to your campaigning, progress is being made to bring down the number and duration of Access to Work delays.

Posted Friday, 30 June 2023

How blind and partially sighted people can share their pandemic experiences with the UK Covid 19 Inquiry

The Covid pandemic affected all aspects of people’s lives, and many blind and partially sighted people were disproportionately impacted. There’s now an important opportunity to share your experiences with the official inquiry into the UK’s response

Posted Thursday, 29 June 2023 News type: News story

Refugee Week 2023: UK sight loss charities make collective offer of support to blind and partially sighted asylum seekers and refugees

This Refugee Week (19 – 25 June) the UK’s leading sight loss charities are working together to provide a combined package of support for blind and partially sighted asylum seekers and refugees arriving in the UK.

Posted Friday, 16 June 2023 News type: News story News type: Press release