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Patients with sight loss still receive healthcare information in inaccessible format

New research by RNIB Scotland has found blind and partially sighted people still struggle to receive healthcare information in accessible formats.

Posted Monday, 17 February 2020 News type: News story

Seeing London’s streets differently

A video by the Londonist follows our Campaign Manager Hugh Huddy near our London office. It shows the challenges and difficulties faced by blind and partially sighted pedestrians when walking.

Posted Friday, 14 February 2020 News type: Article

Northern Ireland community engagement report published

RNIB Northern Ireland has published its community engagement report, which gathers the views of blind and partially sighted people and sets out priorities for change.

Posted Thursday, 13 February 2020 News type: News story

Time to end inequality for blind and partially sighted people

The Royal National Institute of Blind People in Northern Ireland has issued a call to action to politicians, policy makers and partner organisations, to join them in ending the inequalities faced by blind and partially sighted people here.

Posted Thursday, 13 February 2020 News type: News story

Cardiff man takes a leap of faith for sight loss charity

Daniel Thomas, 32, from Cardiff says that his eye condition will not hold him back as he prepares to take to the skies for a sponsored skydive.

Posted Wednesday, 5 February 2020 News type: News story

Dr Who fan records dedication to new RNIB Talking Book about the Time Lord’s adventures

Aberdour resident and Dr Who fan, Matthew Nicholson, has been invited to record a dedication to an audiobook featuring the nation’s favourite Time Lord today.

Posted Friday, 31 January 2020 News type: News story

RNIB teaches Alexa to give sight loss information

Posted Friday, 24 January 2020 News type: Press release

Tool to help visually impaired children learn how to code launched in UK

Posted Monday, 20 January 2020 News type: Press release

Cardiff volunteer calls for tech enthusiasts to offer their skills in Wales

A veteran RNIB volunteer is encouraging people across Wales to help blind and partially sighted people access life-changing technology.

Posted Monday, 20 January 2020 News type: News story

Ballroom dancers host festive fundraising gala for RNIB Cymru

The Hawarden Institute Dance Club put on a night of fun and festivities at their annual Christmas gala ball at the Connah’s Quay Civic Hall in Deeside on 23rd November. Over 100 people attended the event and danced the night away to live music by Paul Crofts, and enjoyed a raffle and locally produced dinner.

Posted Monday, 20 January 2020 News type: News story