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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.
Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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Motorists provide vital support for blind and partially sighted people through petrol pump donations

Thousands of motorists across the UK have raised vital funds to help blind and partially sighted people live their best lives by making donations when they fil…

Posted Thursday, 20 November 2025

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 busi…

Posted Wednesday, 19 November 2025

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 rehabili…

Posted Tuesday, 18 November 2025 News type: News story

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 fr…

Posted Monday, 17 November 2025 News type: News story

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 sight…

Posted Tuesday, 11 November 2025 News type: News story

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 dedicat…

Posted Thursday, 6 November 2025

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…

Posted Wednesday, 5 November 2025 News type: Article

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.

Posted Wednesday, 5 November 2025

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 Bl…

Posted Monday, 3 November 2025 News type: Press release

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 traditiona…

Posted Monday, 3 November 2025 News type: News story