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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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Minister for Care responds to RNIB’s Out of Sight petition

Back in March, a group of campaigners handed in RNIB’s biggest ever petition to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) as part of our Out of Sight cam…

Posted Tuesday, 9 June 2026 News type: News story

A mixed picture on accessible voting at the 2026 local elections in England

In the run up to the May 2026 local elections in England, RNIB campaigned for accessible voting equipment to be made available so that blind and partially sigh…

Posted Tuesday, 9 June 2026 News type: News story

The importance of support workers

Support workers funded through Access to Work are not a luxury – they're essential for enabling people with sight loss to work effectively and safely.

Posted Tuesday, 12 May 2026 News type: Article News type: Case study

A tribute to Steve Hyde, former South West Regional Campaigns Officer

We were saddened to hear news of the recent unexpected passing of our former colleague, Steve Hyde, who worked as our Regional Campaigns Officer covering the S…

Posted Tuesday, 5 May 2026 News type: News story

Tell the UK Government how to improve Personal Independence Payment

Have your say on the Government's review so that the system better reflects our needs and daily realities.

Posted Thursday, 2 April 2026 News type: News story

Over 48,000 people sign RNIB’s Out of Sight petition

RNIB’s largest ever petition calls on Health Secretary Wes Streeting to ensure people with sight loss in England receive the support they need, when they need …

Posted Tuesday, 24 March 2026 News type: News story

New voting aid introduced in Scotland

A new voting aid to help blind and partially sighted voters cast their vote independently will be available in future elections in Scotland.

Posted Friday, 13 March 2026 News type: Article

UK Government launches SEND reform consultation: What it means for children with vision impairment

The Department for Education has published proposals for wide-ranging reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision in England, alongs…

Posted Friday, 27 February 2026 News type: News story

Platform for Change: New RNIB report reveals barriers to accessible train travel for blind and partially sighted people

Accessible train travel is essential for blind and partially sighted people to live independently, get to work, visit friends and family, and access healthcare…

Posted Thursday, 22 January 2026 News type: News story

New plans from the UK Government to tackle pavement parking in England

RNIB welcomes the announcement of new powers for councils to tackle pavement parking in England, the biggest barrier for blind and partially sighted pedestrian…

Posted Friday, 9 January 2026 News type: News story