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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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.
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Success on legal challenge for accessible voting!
The High Court has ruled that the Government’s provisions for blind and partially sighted people to vote are unlawful, and fail to allow blind and partially sighted people to vote independently and in secret.
Inclusive journeys
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Successful challenge to guide dog refusal
A private hire taxi company has been fined by Preston Magistrates' Court, after refusing a passenger travelling with a guide dog.
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Pavement Parking Inquiry
Pavement parking must be kerbed! Have your say on this important issue!
Employment campaigns
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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?
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RNIB responds to Work and Pensions Committee report on assistive technology
We respond to the new Work and Pensions Committee inquiry report in to assistive technology
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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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.
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Taking to the streets
Parents are calling on the government to increase funding for education support services for children and young people with vision impairment.
Other campaigning
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RNIB Connect & Campaigns Community Training Programme
We’re offering a course of ten free training sessions. Book your place now
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Toolkit launched to help guide dog owners challenge access refusals
In the last year more than 700 guide dogs with their owners were refused entry to taxis, shops and restaurants. These companies are breaking the law.