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

Some ethnic groups more at risk of sight loss,warns RNIB Scotland

Cabinet Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon visits a RNIB Scotland targeting the eye-health message on Glasgow's Pakistani community - 19 March 2012.

Free eye tests vindicated by research, but more must be done to reach the most disadvantaged.

RNIB Scotland has welcomed new research by Aberdeen University that finds the Scottish Government policy has increased uptake - 13 March 2012.

Spending cuts mustn't push people with sight loss back to the margins

RNIB Scotland launches its manifesto for the Scottish local authority elections in May - 5 March 2012.

Buffalos choose RNIB Scotland as their charity for 2012

The Glasgow and West of Scotland branches will fundraise in support of our for activities in Partick - 31 January 2012.

Helpline wins £3.5m for Scots with sight loss

RNIB Scotland's free telephone helpline is visited by Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson - 14 november 2011.

Last updated: 31 January 2013

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