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Campaign wins for accessible coronavirus information in Wales

As Welsh Government, health officials and businesses grapple with the spread of coronavirus, the outbreak has highlighted the importance of effective and accessible communication for all.

Posted Tuesday, 28 April 2020 News type: News story

Centenary celebrates a landmark change in the lives of people with sight loss

One hundred years ago today, 200 blind and partially sighted people from across Britain assembled in Trafalgar Square to demand more help from the state, rather than having to rely on charity and the poor relief system.

Posted Saturday, 25 April 2020 News type: News story

North Wales volunteer urges people with sight loss to stay connected during coronavirus

Faye Jones, from Holyhead, is encouraging people with sight loss to stay connected during the coronavirus lockdown by joining RNIB Cymru telephone social groups.

Posted Thursday, 23 April 2020 News type: News story

Eye screening checks for diabetic retinopathy postponed

People with diabetes are being advised that their normal routine eye-screening check-ups have been postponed due to the current coronavirus situation.

Posted Tuesday, 21 April 2020 News type: News story

RNIB asks Number 10 for leadership on accessible coronavirus information

RNIB’s Chief Executive Matt Stringer and other charities have written to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Posted Tuesday, 21 April 2020 News type: Article

“Supermarkets and online shopping are a huge problem”, say campaigners

We’ve received a high volume of calls to our Helpline from blind and partially sighted people concerned about how they can do their shopping.

Posted Thursday, 16 April 2020 News type: News story

RNIB sends supermarkets guidance on how to help blind and partially sighted shoppers

RNIB has sent guidance for helping blind and partially sighted shoppers during the coronavirus pandemic to key UK supermarkets and retailers.

Posted Thursday, 16 April 2020 News type: News story

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

New Emergency Eye Care Treatment Centres will deal with sight-threatening eye conditions

People in Scotland with sight-threatening eye conditions will be referred to newly created Emergency Eye Care Treatment Centres under new measures to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Posted Tuesday, 14 April 2020 News type: News story