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RNIB research finds just 1 in 10 blind people able to vote independently

Posted Tuesday, 13 October 2020 News type: Press release

Turned Out 2019 report reveals worrying difficulties in exercising a democratic right

The majority of blind and partially sighted people in the UK are still unable to vote independently or in secret, according to figures released by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) today.

Posted Tuesday, 13 October 2020 News type: News story

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

People with sight loss can bank on support from Ulster Bank

The changes experienced across society over the last six months have been particularly challenging for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Friday, 9 October 2020 News type: News story

RNIB partners with Kellogg's to trial accessible packaging

Posted Thursday, 8 October 2020 News type: Press release

RNIB Cymru’s manifesto calls for the 2021 Senedd elections

The sixth term of the Welsh Parliament | Senedd Cymru will convene against the backdrop of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Posted Thursday, 8 October 2020 News type: News story

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

RNIB in Bristol: an update

Posted Wednesday, 7 October 2020 News type: Press release

'Simple but far-reaching steps' can create a more inclusive Scotland for blind and partially sighted people

National sight loss charity RNIB Scotland is calling on all political parties to build on the greater social cohesiveness that the coronavirus crisis has engendered.

Posted Tuesday, 6 October 2020 News type: News story

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