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RNIB responds to National Audit Office report on supporting disabled people to work

Response to decision to reverse shared space scheme on Exhibition Road

RNIB welcomes new NICE quality standards for serious eye conditions

RNIB warmly welcomes the updated NICE Quality Standards and urge all providers to implement all six standards immediately.

Patients in England denied vital cataract surgery

A freedom of information request conducted by the Medical Technology Group (MTG) has revealed that 104 of the 195 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England restrict access to cataract surgery.

Stagecoach North bus drivers get a chance to find out what it's like to be a passenger with sight loss

Stagecoach North Scotland employees will take part in a training session today as part of the bus operator’s pledge to make its services more accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

Study confirms that Eye Clinic Liaison Officers provide valuable benefits to eye clinics

Success in a legal battle over Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

A legal challenge to an incorrect PIP assessment has led to a blind woman being awarded £25,000 in benefit arrears.

Blackburn and Burnley ECLO backs campaign for greater support for people losing their sight

RNIB achieves Disability Confident Level 3

RNIB Cymru calls on Newport council to reverse decision to withdraw from Sencom

RNIB Cymru is joining forces with other sight loss organisations in Wales to challenge a decision made by Newport City Council to withdraw from the Sencom service. This service gives support to children with sensory and communications needs across Gwent from birth until the age of 19.