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Ansley’s blog: Whatever you’re facing, RNIB is here

2020 was a difficult year for everyone. Though there is hope on the horizon, starting 2021 in lockdown is not how most people wanted to ring in the New Year. It’s understandable that many of us are feeling down and in need of a little extra emotional support.

Posted Friday, 5 February 2021 News type: Blog

Ansley’s Blog: It Makes Sense to attend essential eye care appointments

This November, I’m delighted that RNIB Cymru is supporting the NHS Wales ‘It Makes Sense’ campaign as part of Sensory Loss Awareness Month in Wales.

Posted Wednesday, 25 November 2020 News type: Blog

Ansley’s Blog: Sight loss support this World Stroke Day

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines this year, but other serious health issues haven’t gone away.

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Blog

Ansley’s blog: It’s OK not to be OK, RNIB Cymru are here to help

As winter draws closer and there is still no end in sight to the pandemic that has dominated 2020, it is understandable that many of us are in need of a little extra emotional support.

Posted Monday, 12 October 2020 News type: Blog

Ansley’s blog: RNIB Cymru launches Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament election manifesto

Our manifesto calls on the next Welsh Government to make Wales a country without barriers for people with sight loss.

Posted Thursday, 8 October 2020 News type: Blog

Blog: Why we are asking for a new law from the Government’s consultation on pavement parking

The Government is asking organisations, like RNIB, and the public what should be done about pavement parking in England. Our Head of Social Change, Sarah Lambert, explains what RNIB is asking for and why.

Posted Monday, 5 October 2020 News type: Blog

Ansley’s Blog: Take good care of your eyes this National Eye Health Week

As we all adjust to the “new normal”, thinking about eye health has probably fallen down our list of priorities.

Posted Wednesday, 23 September 2020 News type: Blog

All healthcare information should be accessible. We need your feedback: Ansley's blog

Have you ever had to ask a friend, neighbour, carer or your child to read your hospital test results or appointment letter?

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2020 News type: Blog

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

Update on RNIB’s Accessible Shopping Campaign – Ansley’s blog

The coronavirus pandemic has been a confusing time for all of us at RNIB Cymru. But there is a silver lining.

Posted Monday, 11 May 2020 News type: Blog