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Let’s speak up together as e-scooter trials begin
As the first trial e-scooter rental scheme is launched in Middlesbrough, we’re asking blind and partially sighted people to tell us about their experiences and encounters with e-scooters in rental areas.
WorldUpsideDown: How RNIB is calling for tailored guiding advice
Measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus turned the "World Upside Down" for blind and partially sighted people. New layouts to streets and shops have been implemented at the same time as restrictions affecting how close you can get to other people.
RNIB NI warns of "double lockdown" for people with sight loss
As lockdown eases, The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is warning that blind and partially sighted people’s independence is increasingly under threat.
Guides may come from outside the household in Scotland if needed confirms Minister
Blind and partially sighted people in Scotland can be guided by someone living outside their household, if necessary, Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Older People and Equalities, has confirmed.
Navigating a World Upside Down: RNIB launches social distancing campaign
Today we’re launching our World Upside Down campaign with a takeover of the largest advertising display in Europe, London’s Piccadilly Lights, to explain to the public how hard social distancing can be for blind and partially sighted people.
People with sight loss can be guided - but limit time spent at less than two metres
Blind and partially sighted people in Scotland can be guided by someone outside of their household, if necessary, the Minister for Older People and Equalities Christina McKelvie MSP has confirmed.
‘A very real threat’: RNIB Chair Eleanor Southwood gives evidence on e-scooters in Parliament
Eleanor Southwood has told the Transport Select Committee that RNIB considers e-scooters a very real threat to the safety and independence of blind and partially sighted people.
Counselling service wins grant from Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund
A charity's support for blind and partially sighted people affected by the coronavirus lockdown has received a £11,500 boost from the Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund.