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RNIB Cymru celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic Blind March

April 2020 is a very special month for blind and partially sighted people in Britain.

Posted Tuesday, 7 April 2020 News type: News story

Now, it's more important than ever that everyone can read your information

In the current Coronavirus situation, getting regular, updated healthcare information is vital.

Posted Tuesday, 7 April 2020 News type: News story

Staying fit and well in lockdown: Gareth’s blog

Posted Monday, 6 April 2020 News type: Blog

Scottish Government urged to include people with sight loss a priority group for online shopping

RNIB Scotland has written to Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, urging him to include blind and partially sighted people among the priority group able to access online shopping.

Posted Thursday, 2 April 2020 News type: News story

"Comedy changed my life": Tafsila Khan tells her stand-up story

Two years ago, RNIB Cymru campaigner Tafsila Khan could never have imagined herself on stage. She had always been told she had a talent for wit but never saw herself as a performer.

Posted Wednesday, 1 April 2020 News type: News story

RNIB NI responds to coronavirus with specialist support

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is offering support to people affected by sight loss in Northern Ireland after unprecedented changes to everyday life.

Posted Tuesday, 31 March 2020 News type: News story

RNIB NI urges public bodies to make important information accessible

The need for accessible information has always been at the heart of RNIB campaigning in Northern Ireland.

Posted Monday, 30 March 2020 News type: News story

RNIB services are still available in Edinburgh

Blind and partially sighted people are still able to access services from sight loss charity RNIB Scotland, whose main office is based in Edinburgh.

Posted Friday, 27 March 2020 News type: News story

What RNIB Scotland services are on offer

Blind and partially sighted, the majority of whom are older and may have other health conditions, will still have access to services from the sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland.

Posted Friday, 27 March 2020 News type: News story

RNIB responds to the Covid-19 situation

In this time of uncertainty with regard to coronavirus, RNIB is putting the welfare of its customers, volunteers and employees first and is following the UK Government’s advice.

Posted Tuesday, 17 March 2020 News type: Press release