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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.
Geoff’s farewell (for now) to the Volunteer Advisory Council
After two brilliant years on RNIB’s Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC), I’m stepping down for the moment. I’m sad to leave in one way but I’m also grateful for t…
RNIB appoints actor Victoria Smurfit as new President as Dame Gail Ronson DBE steps down
RNIB has announced today (Thursday, 7 May) that actor, and star of Disney+ UK’s ‘Rivals,’ Victoria Smurfit has been appointed as the charity’s new President. V…
Dundee bus drivers swap with blind passengers
Drivers at the Xplore Dundee depot took part in a hands-on session this week to better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers.
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…
New film depicts future travel for people with sight loss
RNIB and the Motability Foundation commissioned and have now premiered a new short film Nyla's Story which aims to reimagine transport systems that truly work …
Team RNIB beats the heat to raise more than £200,000 in massive London Marathon effort
Around ninety courageous runners pulled on bright pink RNIB running vests and braved the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon despite the warm weather on Sunday.
Bangor blind and partially sighted residents celebrate local campaigning successes
For over 10 years local blind and partially sighted people in Bangor have been campaigning for a safe way to cross a key point of the Bangor Ring Road at the B…
Using data to respond to the increase of sight loss in the UK
RNIB’s updated Sight Loss Data Tool helps people understand and plan these changes at a local, regional and national level.
Support after sight loss
David* is 49 and lives on one of Scotland's remote islands. When his ophthalmologist referred him to an RNIB Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO), he didn’t want to…