Connect: News and Stories

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And the survey says…

Ever wondered what some of the funniest calls to the RNIB Helpline were, or the weirdest antics of fundraisers? Then read on.
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Back to the future

Dan Fisher, Head of Strategy and Planning at RNIB, explains how the charity’s past has helped shaped its future.
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Happy Anniversary RNIB!

From a well-known yellow bear to a keen gardener, Connect showcases some of your amazing stories as part of our 150th celebrations.
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How RNIB is seeing differently

RNIB has a new look aimed at raising its profile and changing the way the public often perceives people with sight loss.
Eliot Lyne

Welcome from Eliot Lyne

RNIB’s interim CEO on celebrating 150 years of supporting people with sight loss and a new look for RNIB and Connect Magazine
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Life with a rare eye condition

Connect member, Gareth Brannigan shares his experience of living with a rare eye condition. Gareth talks about how it affects his vision, his day-to-day life and why it hasn’t stopped him from living life to the full.
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Dear diary, today I got my cataract removed

Last month Geoff Smith had a cataract removed. Geoff kept a diary of his experience and takes us with him, every step of the way.
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How I See with Stargardt disease

“How did you get it?”, “Can you get stronger glasses?”, “Is everything blurry?” These are just a handful of questions Keith Ruston’s asked about living with a sight condition. Keith explains what it’s like living with Stargardt’s.

How volunteering changed my life

To celebrate Volunteers' week (4 - 10 June), mum of three Tafsila Khan tells us why volunteering with RNIB helped her find a new lease of life after sight loss.