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'Blind' cricket match will pitch Glasgow City councillors against team with sight loss
A conference in Ayr will discuss the urgent need for emotional support for people diagnosed with sight loss.
Ambitions to create a more responsive welfare system in Scotland will ‘fall at the first hurdle’ if information isn’t accessible to claimants with sight loss.
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Assessments for disability benefits administered in Scotland will be fairer
Blantyre woman explains that blindness doesn't always mean total sight loss
Blind and partially sighted campaigners to meet with Lothians MSP Jeremy Balfour to discuss street obstacles
Blind and partially sighted people will put questions to General Election candidates.
Blind artist launches ' genuinely audio-visual art' exhibit in aid of Talking Books
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Bus drivers get a chance to experience travel from the perspective of passengers with sight loss
Bus operators pledge more support for blind and partially sighted passengers
Bus timetable bid voted down
Calls to RNIB advice line set to more than triple
Centenary celebrates a landmark change in the lives of people with sight loss.
Councillors get different perspective on controversial 'shared space' street
Counselling service wins grant from Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund.
DWP Minister to visit RNIB Scotland's employment services
Diabetes is the 'ticking time-bomb' of sight loss, warns RNIB Scotland
Don't create "no-go" zones in Glasgow, say campaigners with sight loss
Don't neglect your eyes by missing out on treatment
Dr Who fan records dedication to new RNIB Talking Book about the Time Lord’s adventures.
Dunbar is latest community to launch a ‘Talking Book’ drive
Dundee public transport operator signs up the RNIB Bus Charter
Dundee woman makes ‘kilt-edged’ bond to raise money for RNIB ‘Talking Books'
East Lothian bus operator joins others in pledge to make services more accessible
Edinburgh guide-dog user helps to highlight the hazards blind people encounter on the streets.
Edinburgh supporter will do all four Kiltwalks to raise funds for RNIB
Edinburgh votes to ban advertising boards from city’s streets
Employment Minister visits social enterprise cafe staffed by workers with sight loss
Eye screening checks for diabetic retinopathy postponed
Eyecare project to help Black Africans living in Glasgow wins renewal funding.
Fasting during Ramadan should not prevent Muslims taking care of their eyes
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Food for thought
Forty per cent of people with progressive sight lost might not realise it until it's too late
Free newspaper subscription for people with sight loss during COVID-19 pandemic
Free telephone counselling service for people in the west of Scotland.
Glasgow prompts RNIB donation of books to Jamaica’s only school for the blind
Graeme Macrae Burnet backs drive for more ‘talking books’ for readers with sight loss
Guides may come from outside the household if needed confirms minister
Highland councillors ‘walk the walk’ in bid to better understand needs of residents with sight loss
How blind and partially sighted people lived in Edwardian Edinburgh.
Iceland stores in Scotland offer priority shopping delivery slots to customers with sight loss.
In the dark - not for Glasgow 'escape room' company
Keeping employees who experience sight loss needn't be difficult, new RNIB pack advises
Latest Scottish bus operator supports drive to make public transport more accessible to those with sight loss.
Local authorities key to improving life for Scots who are blind or partially sighted
Lockdown is impacting particularly severely on blind and partially sighted people, new survey finds.
Lottery grant will enhance support to families of children and young people with sight loss
Manifesto proposals could lead to 'profound gains' for blind and partially sighted Scots.
McGills is latest bus operator to sign up to inclusive travel for passengers with sight loss
Neil's goal is to get young Scots with sight loss playing
New Emergency Eye Care Treatment Centres will deal with sight-threatening eye conditions
New chair of RNIB Launches ‘How I See’ Film
New cycle-lanes must not place people with sight loss and other disabilities in danger.
New director appointed for RNIB Scotland.
New director for RNIB Scotland takes up post
New research sheds light on harsh lives of blind and partially sighted people in turn-of-the-century Edinburgh.
New service will help people diagnosed with sight loss in the Highlands.
Now, it's more important than ever that everyone can read your information!
Number of Scots with sight loss could potentially double by 2030, warns RNIB Scotland
Patients with sight loss still receive healthcare information in inaccessible format, report finds
Peebles optometrist 'loses' her sight in aid of RNIB Talking Books
Peebles schoolgirl Ciara takes the plunge in aid of RNIB Talking Books
Peebles schoolgirls will undertake ten-mile hill-walk to raise funds for 'Talking Books'
People may risk losing sight due to fear of catching coronavirus in hospital
People with sight loss can be guided - but limit time spent at less than two metres
People with sight loss can struggle to vote in secret
People with sight loss in Edinburgh at risk due to new street designs
Plans to renovate Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street an ‘accident waiting to happen’
Pub quiz prompts Scottish charity to sponsor Talking Book for readers with sight loss
RNIB Scotland assures people with sight loss to know they are not alone and that help is available.
RNIB Scotland calls on local authorities to copy Edinburgh’s advertising-board ban
RNIB Scotland launches manifesto for the European Union elections
RNIB Scotland stresses the importance of getting your eyes examined regularly
RNIB celebrates its 150th anniversary
RNIB launches inclusive and accessible Ben Nevis trek
RNIB receives £38,220 boost from National Lottery Community Fund
RNIB services still available in Edinburgh
School pupils with sight loss experience attainment gap in qualifications
Scotland's new social security system will 'fail at the first hurdle’ if basic information isn't accessible
Scotland’s towns and cities should follow Edinburgh’s lead and ban advertising boards on streets.
Scottish Government urged to follow Whitehall lead on pausing shared spaces scheme.
Scottish Government urged to include people with sight loss a priority group for online shopping.
Scottish actor Brian Cox backs campaign to highlight threat of diabetic retinopathy to vision
Scottish landmarks will be used to highlight value of healthy eyes
Scottish runner Rachel do London Marathon for RNIB
Shadow Work and Pensions Minister to hear about barriers blind and partially sighted job-seekers experience
Shut out due to sight loss
Stagecoach North bus drivers get a chance to find out what it's like to be a passenger with sight loss.
Steps must be taken to contain rise in sight loss in Scotland.
The Eyes Have It! Sight loss charity urges Scots to go for regular eye exams
The sky's the limit for four young flyers with sight loss!
Too many Scots with diabetes are failing to attend eye check-ups that can save their sight
Voters with sight loss struggle with system that is 'a parody of the election process'.
What RNIB Scotland services are on offer
Willie Rennie MSP finds out what it's like to go land-yachting with sight loss
Woman who woke up to sudden sight loss to take on Dundee Kiltwalk for RNIB.
‘Shared Spaces’ will create no-go zones for people with sight loss.
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A blog from the Director of RNIB Cymru, Ansley Workman
Aberystwyth couple take on London Marathon for RNIB to raise awareness of the impact of losing your sight
Anglesey knitting group keeps lifesavers warm at sea
Award winning Welsh coffee shop supports people with sight loss
Ballroom dancers host festive fundraising gala for RNIB Cymru
Blind and partially sighted passengers offer feedback to train operator
Blind and partially sighted volunteers put their stamp on fundraising appeal
Blog by Luke Rogers – What happened when I went to the Rebus Festival in Edinburgh
Bridgend AM congratulates Valleys to Coast in gaining the RNIB Visibly Better Platinum Award for its Llys Ton Extra Care facility
Bridgend boy wins Young Achiever award for campaign to end pavement parking
Bus drivers experience their service without sight at Swap With Me event
Campaign wins for accessible coronavirus information in Wales
Cardiff Institute for the Blind volunteer wants to give something back
Cardiff is a city divided when it comes to reading, RNIB survey reveals
Cardiff man takes a leap of faith for sight loss charity
Cardiff volunteer calls for tech enthusiasts to offer their skills in Wales
Carmarthenshire couple hits half a million for Stamp Appeal
Celtic Manor Gym Challenge in Aid of RNIB Cymru
Dai Lloyd AM sets sights on breaking down barriers for people with sight loss
Deaf and blind people in Wales get better access to their doctor
Dementia, sight loss and the living environment workshops
Dignity of blind and partially sighted people still not respected by the health service in Wales
Dr Gwyn Williams tells RNIB Cymru what’s going on with eye care appointments in Wales.
Gareth’s Rugby World Cup Blog – Part 1
Gareth’s Rugby World Cup blog - part 2
Gareth’s Rugby World Cup blog – part 3
Get your eyes checked this National Eye Health Week
Giving people with sight loss priority access to online shopping is crucial: Ansley’s blog
Hafod Housing are Visibly Better thanks to RNIB Cymru
Keeping your eyes healthy in 2017
Kids encouraged to get crafty at RNIB Cymru event in Ruthin
Launch of Welfare Rights service for people with sensory loss
Let’s listen for the birds in lockdown!
Managing Better - a new service partnership to help older people across Wales manage better
Missing voices: National project launched to learn why people don’t vote Time for all of Wales to be heard, says ERS Cymru
New York shortlist for RNIB Cymru Transcription Team
North Wales volunteer urges people with sight loss to stay connected during coronavirus
Older People Managing Better across Wales – launch of new service to keep people safe and independent at home?
Older people Managing Better thanks to new service
Older persons’ apartments in Abernant win award for being ‘Visibly Better’
Priorities for the new National Assembly
RNIB Connect
RNIB Cymru Transcription Team wins New York award
RNIB Cymru calls on Newport council to reverse decision to withdraw from Sencom
RNIB Cymru celebrates the 100th anniversary of the historic Blind March
RNIB Cymru launch Welsh elections 2016 manifesto with hustings
RNIB Cymru pushes for safe use of emergency coronavirus legislation
RNIB Cymru sets out steps that local authorities can take to support blind and partially sighted people to live independent lifestyles.
RNIB Cymru supporting people with learning disabilities and sight loss to live their lives
RNIB Cymru supports people with sensory loss to claim £13.5 million in unclaimed benefits, supported by the Big Lottery Fund
RNIB Cymru to launch Welsh elections 2016 manifesto
RNIB Cymru volunteer loves helping blind and partially sighted people
RNIB Cymru volunteer makes Pembs lives so much easier
RNIB Cymru welcomes First Minister back to Welsh Government
RNIB Survey: Lockdown could have long-term impact on people with sight loss in Wales
RNIB Visibly Better Cymru scheme provides accessible Radiology Unit
RNIB calls for improved ophthalmology services across Wales
RNIB to transform Roald Dahl books into Welsh language Talking Books and mark centenary with an event in Cardiff’s National Museum
RNIB volunteer makes a world of books for blind and partially sighted people
RNIB warning as new statistics reveal declining numbers registered sight impaired in Wales
Read all about it! We’re launching our new online library
Registering to vote for the EU Referendum on 23 June
Report by the Expert Group on Housing an Ageing Population
Report reveals difficulties faced by blind and partially sighted people obtaining Access to Work
Rhian volunteers in memory of her mother
Run the Cardiff Half for people with sight loss in Wales
Secret ballot must be a priority for next UK Parliament
South Wales Man calls for pavement parking to end after being hit by car
Staying fit and well in lockdown: Dan’s blog
Staying fit and well in lockdown: Gareth’s blog
Staying home is important – but so is essential eye care: Ansley’s blog
Temporary changes to our streets must be accessible for people with sight los
Too many people are needlessly losing their sight. Transforming our eye care services must be a priority.
Transforming eye care services in Wales: Those at highest risk of going blind to receive prioritised treatment in UK first
UK Parliamentary general election Thursday 8 June 2017
Update on RNIB’s Accessible Shopping Campaign – Ansley’s blog
Volunteer to open up a world of books for blind and partially sighted people
Wales Vision Strategy Successes
World Book Day 2019: Welsh Books Council announces two new titles to celebrate stories and reading with young people
Wrexham runner sets his sights on London Marathon
Young football fan shoots 26,000 penalties to support RNIB Cymru
‘Heart-warming’ Christmas gift from RNIB Cymru!
‘It Makes Sense’ to support people in Wales who are deaf or blind
‘Yale’ is the key to unlock talking books!
“Clinics are safe - don’t risk your sight during lockdown.”
“Retinopathy screening could save your sight” - Minister launches diabetes eye care campaign
“Supermarkets and online shopping are a huge problem”, say campaigners
