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.
Accessible information
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Lancashire man accuses NHS of discrimination
We are assisting a blind man from Clitheroe taking legal action against East Lancashire Hospitals Trust after it repeatedly failed to send him communication in a format that he could read.
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Banks can no longer ignore financial inclusion
Treasury Committee report on consumer access to financial services warns that banks can no longer ignore financial inclusion.
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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Have you experienced delayed or cancelled glaucoma appointments?
RNIB is pleased to be working with the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) to ensure patients are involved in their investigation into delayed follow-up appointments for patients with glaucoma.
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Patients are being denied vital cataract surgery
We're getting behind a new campaign that exposes examples of patients being denied life-enhancing treatments, such as cataract surgery.
Education campaigning
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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.
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We're challenging Hampshire County Council cuts
Hampshire County Council cuts funding for children with special education needs. We are urgently calling on the Education Secretary Damian Hinds to challenge this decision.
Other campaigning
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Progress on Universal Credit, but we’re still concerned
The Government has announced a higher maximum award for some disabled people moving to Universal Credit. Certainly progress, but we have remaining concerns.
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Serious about inclusion? Priorities for the new Prime Minister
What does it take for all of us to be able to “succeed as a nation”?