News - RNIB Scotland

RNIB Scotland Press Office

All press releases issued by RNIB Scotland are listed below. Links to news stories are also frequently posted on our Facebook page.

For further information about these, or for comment on other news stories concerning sight loss, please contact:

Ian Brown
Telephone: 0131 652 3164
Mobile: 07918 053 952
Email: ian.brown@rnib.org.uk

RNIB Scotland press releases

Extend fast-track eye-care system across Scotland, says MSP

A pioneering new system being piloted in Fife should be available in other health board areas - 13 August 2010.

Kate Atkinson backs RNIB Scotland's 'right to read' campaign

The award-winning author launches a transcribed version of her latest novel at the Edinburgh International Book Festival - 20 August 2010.

Helpline wins extra £1.5m for Scots with sight loss

Sponsored by Standard Life plc, RNIB Scotland's benefits helpline has to date helped over 800 callers - press release issued 16 August 2010.

How RNIB Scotland can help people in the Borders with sight loss

RNIB Scotland begins a series of awareness days to promote its new local service in the Scottish Borders - 18 August 2010

Bollywood embraces audio-description

The first ever DVD to be available with audio-description across the world gets a screening in Glasgow...

Last updated: 31 January 2013

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