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Staying home is important – but so is essential eye care: Ansley’s blog

During these unprecedented times, it is understandable that many people are worried about stepping foot inside a hospital.

Posted Monday, 11 May 2020 News type: Blog

Staying fit and well in lockdown: Dan’s blog

Dan Thomas from Cardiff has some tips and tricks on staying active and well during the lockdown.

Posted Wednesday, 6 May 2020 News type: Blog

Giving people with sight loss priority access to online shopping is crucial: Ansley’s blog

The coronavirus pandemic is a stressful time for us all. But it poses unique issues for blind and partially sighted people across Wales.

Posted Tuesday, 14 April 2020 News type: Blog

A blog from the Director of RNIB Cymru, Ansley Workman

As the Director of RNIB Cymru I want to reassure the blind and partially sighted community and their supporters that RNIB is continuing to provide services and support for people with sight loss across the UK and in Wales.

Posted Friday, 10 April 2020 News type: Blog

Staying fit and well in lockdown: Gareth’s blog

Posted Monday, 6 April 2020 News type: Blog

A new dawn: first time using an app to vote

Richard Holmes, RNIB's Parliamentary and Public Affairs Manager blogs on his first experience of voting independently using a smartphone app.

Posted Thursday, 12 December 2019 News type: Blog

Gareth’s Rugby World Cup blog – part 3

RNIB Cymru’s rugby guru Gareth Davies is one of the star players of the UK’s Visually Impaired rugby team currently competing at the World Cup in Japan. He’s keeping us updated about the team’s adventures.

Posted Monday, 28 October 2019 News type: Blog

Gareth’s Rugby World Cup blog - part 2

RNIB Cymru’s rugby guru Gareth Davies is one of the star players of the UK’s Visually Impaired rugby team currently competing at the World Cup in Japan. He’s keeping us updated about the team’s adventures

Posted Monday, 21 October 2019 News type: Blog

Gareth’s Rugby World Cup Blog – Part 1

RNIB Cymru’s Gareth Davies is playing as part of the UK Visually Impaired rugby team at the World Cup in Japan. He’ll be keeping us updated about the team’s adventures over the next week.

Posted Thursday, 17 October 2019 News type: Blog

Reaching your potential in the workplace

Reaching your potential in the workplace can be challenging, especially with sight loss. Matthew Clark shares his journey to employment as a young man with only 5 percent vision.

Posted Thursday, 28 March 2019 News type: Blog