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Sir Charlie Mayfield joins UK’s leading disability charities and businesses to Keep Britain Working
Today, nine of the UK’s leading disability charities - including RNIB - which form the Disability Charities Consortium (DCC), rallied together with large businesses, HR professionals and disability experts to explore ways to unlock opportunities to make workplaces more inclusive for disabled people.
90 Parliamentarians learn about vision rehabilitation at RNIB event
On Monday 17 November, MPs and Peers joined RNIB in Portcullis House, Westminster, for an engaging event exploring the transformative impact of vision rehabilitation in enabling blind and partially sighted people to live independently. Our message was that too many lives are being left on pause as a result of unacceptable delays across England.
Scottish stories come to life in audio
Scottish Book Trust has partnered with RNIB to produce an accessible audio edition of Book Week Scotland’s free book, ahead of this year’s event, which runs from Monday 17 November 2025.
Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotherham joins RNIB for 'guided' train journey
Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, joined RNIB staff for a ‘guided’ train journey to get an insight into the experience of blind and partially sighted train users.
RNIB Counselling volunteers share how impactful their role is- on those who access the service and for them as volunteers
At the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), our Counselling volunteers offer vital support for people affected by sight loss. Through their dedication, empathy, and expertise, they offer not just practical help, but genuine human connection. Through the experiences of Claire, Lori, and Natalie, we see how volunteers make a real difference, both for those they support and for themselves.
What the "Keep Britain Working" review recommended
The "Keep Britain Working" review has reported to the UK Government, setting out recommendations on what is needed to build inclusive workplaces, and to tackle ill health and disability in the workplace.
Newry Library Hosts Sight Loss Support Session
An information and advice session for anyone affected by sight loss is due to take place in Newry Library on Thursday 13 November, 11am to 1pm.
RNIB puts vital eye care support in place across Hertfordshire and West Essex
Patients with eye conditions across Hertfordshire and West Essex now have access to vital emotional and practical support as The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has employed three specialist officers at hospital eye clinics across the region.
Edinburgh Runner Completes 20th Marathon for RNIB
Edinburgh runner Archie MacGregor (65) has completed his 20th marathon in Lisbon, surpassing his fundraising target of £26,200 - a sum mirroring the traditional 26.2 mile marathon distance. The milestone marks two decades of running and fundraising in support national sight loss charity, RNIB, a cause close to his family.
Have your say on the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment
The UK Government is set to undertake a review of the PIP assessment process, to be led by the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms. RNIB wants to hear your experiences and ideas for how the PIP assessment could be improved, to help us campaign for a fairer system as part of the review.