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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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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…

Posted Friday, 10 April 2026 News type: Case study

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

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

Blind voices shape community display at Kelvin Hall

A community display created by blind and partially sighted people launched today at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.

Posted Tuesday, 3 February 2026 News type: News story

Martial arts mum fights for inclusive employment

A visually impaired mum in West Lothian is calling for more accessible and inclusive employment for people with sight loss.

Posted Tuesday, 6 January 2026 News type: News story

The Volunteers Behind Digital Independence

Hilary taps her tablet carefully. Across the table, volunteer Richard leans over patiently, guiding her through the settings that let her use her device by voi…

Posted Friday, 5 December 2025 News type: Article

Boost for Aberdeenshire Sight Loss Services

People in Aberdeenshire facing sight loss will continue to benefit from dedicated, one-to-one support as a new Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) joins the local …

Posted Friday, 5 December 2025 News type: Press release

Scottish stories come to life in audio

Scottish Book Trust has partnered with RNIB to produce an accessible audio edition of Book Week Scotland’s free book, ahead of this year’s event, which runs fr…

Posted Monday, 17 November 2025 News type: News story

Edinburgh Runner Completes 20th Marathon for RNIB

Edinburgh runner Archie MacGregor (65) has completed his 20th marathon in Lisbon, surpassing his fundraising target of £26,200 - a sum mirroring the traditiona…

Posted Monday, 3 November 2025 News type: News story

Blind Dumfries woman shares how footy group changed her life

For Jean Robison from Dumfries, football has always been more than just a game. When sight loss began to affect her daily life, she discovered a new way to sta…

Posted Friday, 10 October 2025 News type: News story