Campaigning news
On this page you will find the latest RNIB campaigning news by topic or region. Keep up to date with the latest issues by subscribing to our campaign update enewsletter.
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Accessible information
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Accessible voting win (but still a way to go)
Blind and partially sighted people should be able to use tools such as mobile phone apps or video magnifiers in the polling booth to help read the options on the ballot paper, according to the Cabinet Office.
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Blindfold challenge to Parliamentary Candidates
Parliamentary Candidates take our blindfold challenge.
Inclusive journeys
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Campaigning for accessible streets in Poundbury
Our campaigning for accessible streets in Poundbury has led to a meeting to discuss the central shared space area, Queen Mother Square, with Poundbury’s landowner, the Duchy of Cornwall.
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Department for Transport announces £20 million for station accessibility improvements
The Department for Transport has announced £20 million of government funds for stations needing accessibility improvements, on the anniversary of its Inclusive Transport Strategy. We're asking your help to highlight the issues to the Department for Transport.
Employment campaigns
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The Government announces new strategy to break down barriers for disabled people
We welcome the Prime Minister's announcement to tackle barriers faced by disabled people, but are asking that the needs of blind and partially sighted people are included.
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RNIB launches Disability Confident Thematic Programme on vision impairment
Employment rates increase for the UK population as a whole but remain the same for blind and partially sighted people. What can we do to address this problem?
Eye health campaigning
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NHS eye care services: new report calls for action on delays
A report highlights that some patients have lost sight due to delays in NHS eye care.
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Our response to Government proposals on preventing poor health
We’ve responded to a Government consultation, outlining their future plans for preventing poor health.
Education campaigning
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Councils "failing 1 in 3 children with vision impairment"
New report shows significant cuts to funding for specialist education services supporting children and young people with vision impairment since 2017.
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Education Committee report on school and college funding
On 26 July the Education Committee published a report on school and college funding, clearly stating that SEND funding is inadequate.
Other campaigning
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Queen's Speech for the newly elected Government: our response
Yesterday the new Government set out their programme for the next year in Parliament, but what does it mean for blind or partially sighted people?
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Work and Pensions Secretary visits our Peterborough office
The Work and Pensions Secretary met with RNIB staff to find out about our work.