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Counselling service wins grant from Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund

A charity's support for blind and partially sighted people affected by the coronavirus lockdown has received a £11,500 boost from the Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund.

Posted Monday, 29 June 2020 News type: News story

#InfoForAll campaign success: alternative formats of shielding letter available

Unlike letters that went out at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown, new letters to the ‘shielding’ population are available in alternative formats thanks to RNIB campaigning.

Posted Wednesday, 24 June 2020 News type: Article

Supermarket campaign success: priority delivery slots now available

Priority delivery slots are now available to blind and partially sighted people in England who need them, after 22,653 people signed our sight loss charities’ campaign petition.

Posted Tuesday, 16 June 2020 News type: News story

A big shout out to our volunteers: Ansley’s blog

Our world has been turned upside down in the last few months and we have all had to adapt to different ways of doing things. What has not changed though is the dedication and passion of our volunteers, whose time, enthusiasm, skills and knowledge have been essential in helping us continue to support the blind and partially sighted community.

Posted Friday, 5 June 2020 News type: Blog

People at risk of losing sight due to fear of hospital during coronavirus pandemic

We’re calling for people to continue attending scheduled eye appointments after evidence shows that people are missing vital treatment due to fear of coronavirus.

Posted Wednesday, 3 June 2020 News type: News story

RNIB Cymru pushes for safe use of emergency coronavirus legislation

Coronavirus presents one of the greatest challenges in a generation.

Posted Sunday, 31 May 2020 News type: News story

RNIB Survey: Lockdown could have long-term impact on people with sight loss in Wales

Our recent survey during the coronavirus pandemic has revealed that many blind and partially sighted people feel less independent and more socially isolated than ever.

Posted Saturday, 30 May 2020 News type: News story

Lockdown is impacting particularly severely on blind and partially sighted people, new survey finds

Difficulties in social distancing are adding to the stress many blind and partially sighted people are experiencing in getting access to basic shopping, a survey by the charity RNIB has found.

Posted Friday, 22 May 2020 News type: News story

Social distancing having a devastating effect on blind and partially sighted people’s independence

Our new research shows social distancing is near-impossible for many blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Friday, 22 May 2020 News type: News story

Dr Gwyn Williams tells RNIB Cymru what’s going on with eye care appointments in Wales

Dr Gwyn Williams is a Consultant Ophthalmologist working at Swansea Bay University Health Board and the Royal College of Ophthalmology’s Welsh Regional Educational Advisor.

Posted Thursday, 14 May 2020 News type: News story