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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.
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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Tell the UK Government how to improve Personal Independence Payment

As part of the UK Government’s review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), there is now an important opportunity to share your views on PIP and how to achie…

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

Highland ECLO helps more than one thousand patients

An Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) supporting people with sight loss in the Highlands is marking five years in post this year, helping more than one thousand p…

Posted Tuesday, 24 March 2026 News type: Article

Aly Prince (1948 - 2026)

Beloved presenter of RNIB Connect Radio’s Folk and Roots, Aly Prince, has passed away at the age of 77. Aly was part of the RNIB Connect Radio family for 10 ye…

Posted Monday, 23 March 2026 News type: News story

RNIB says lack of accessible health information during COVID pandemic put blind and partially sighted people at greater risk

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has responded to the report from the third module of the official UK Covid Inquiry which provides limited d…

Posted Friday, 20 March 2026

Bus Driver Sessions Hit 100

An initiative helping bus drivers better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers is celebrating a major milestone today.

Posted Thursday, 19 March 2026 News type: Article

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

RNIB response to the Schools white paper

Earlier today, the Government unveiled its plans for major changes to the education provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN…

Posted Monday, 23 February 2026

All-star cast brings Pride and Prejudice to life for milestone Talking Books anniversary

Leading sight loss charity, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is celebrating 90 years of its renowned Talking Books Service with a retelling …

Posted Thursday, 12 February 2026