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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Is voting independently on the horizon?
With a potential general election on the horizon, we're pressing the Cabinet Office to make voting a genuinely independent act for blind and partially sighted people.
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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.
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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Our response to Government proposals on preventing poor health
We’ve responded to a Government consultation, outlining their future plans for preventing poor health.
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Patient experience is key to transforming NHS eye care
Patients are being encouraged to share their recent experiences of hospital eye services in order to streamline services and enable more timely treatment.
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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Blindfold challenge to Parliamentary Candidates
Parliamentary Candidates take our blindfold challenge.
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RNIB’s Response to the Queen’s Speech
Following today's Queen's Speech, we share our views on the bills that could have a direct affect on people who are blind or partially sighted.