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Fife councillors experience street obstacles wearing sight loss simulation-spectacles
A cross-party group of Dunfermline Councillors tried to navigate around obstacles and clutter on the streets of Dunfermline this morning (Friday 24 November), wearing spectacles that mimic different sight loss conditions.
The UK Government’s Back to Work Plan and reforms to Work Capability Assessments: FAQs
The Chancellor and the Work and Pensions Secretary have recently announced several new welfare and employment policies under a new ‘Back to Work Plan’ and as part of the Autumn Statement. The proposals include tougher rules around the requirements to look for work, which will apply to some out of work benefits, and some future changes to assessments. We strongly oppose these announcements and we know this has caused anxiety amongst some blind and partially sighted people. We wanted to set out what is understood so far.
Before you ask, people with sight loss can start their own business
Before you ask, people with sight loss can start their own business, “I don’t see my visual impairment as a barrier, so want to reassure others that nothing should hold you back.”
Cost of living is hitting mental and physical wellbeing of blind and partially sighted people new research shows
Making harrowing spending choices is impacting the mental and physical health of blind and partially sighted people as the cost of living crisis continues to bite - with a second winter looming.
Falkirk MP visits RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum
Haggeye, which is run by RNIB Scotland, meets regularly to discuss important issues that are relevant to the group as well as hosting informative workshops. The group enables young blind and partially sighted people to campaign for change, influence the provision of services, meet new people and make new friends as well as discuss and share issues of concern with them.
RNIB disappointed by Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
We are disappointed that key elements which could have addressed the additional costs of sight loss faced by blind and partially sighted people were missing from today’s Autumn Statement by the Chancellor. Additionally, as the Chancellor outlined the UK Government’s tax and spending plans for the next year, plans to tighten health-related benefits have caused alarm among blind and partially sighted people.
2023: A year of volunteering with RNIB
Volunteering with RNIB makes a difference in the lives of blind and partially sighted people every year. 2023 is no different. Over 3,300 volunteers supported RNIB throughout the last financial year, including 996 people with lived experience of sight loss. No matter how much or how little time people have to gift, we value each and every volunteer’s contribution through delivering services, campaigning for change, raising funds, sharing lived experience, governing our charity and so much more.
New welcoming space for children with a vision impairment opens at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Children who have been diagnosed with a vision impairment are benefitting from a brand new welcoming space where they and their families can find practical and emotional support in comfort.
All I want for Christmas is… accessible health and care information
Blind and partially sighted people have a legal right to NHS and social care information they can read and understand. RNIB are calling to make this right a reality.
Blind and partially sighted Glasgow residents will get in-person support and advice at their local library
RNIB Scotland are running monthly drop-in support sessions across Glasgow Life Libraries, where anyone can come along to access information about sight loss, RNIB services and to socialise with others with sight loss.