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Please be aware of a scam that is targeting authors and publishers by inviting them to appear on RNIB Connect Radio and 'Read On – The Audiobook Show'

It is deeply saddening to find out that some authors and publishers are being approached by someone impersonating RNIB Connect Radio.

Posted Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Celebrating £15 million of lifechanging support from the players of Postcode Lottery

In April 2026, we reached an incredible £15 million fundraising milestone thanks to the players of Postcode Lottery. This support has changed thousands of live…

Posted Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Calling for more audio described cinema screenings in Northern Ireland

14 year old Eryn from Fermanagh had to take a 140-mile round trip for audio described film screening of the Magic Faraway Tree

Posted Monday, 18 May 2026 News type: Press release News type: Article News type: News story

Tactile paving completed at railway stations in Scotland

Network Rail have announced the completion of a tactile paving programme at Scottish stations.

Posted Friday, 15 May 2026 News type: Press release

King’s Speech 2026: What was included and what does it mean for blind and partially sighted people?

The King’s Speech sets out the UK Government’s plans for its second parliamentary session since the 2024 general election. Below, we set out the relevant annou…

Posted Friday, 15 May 2026

The importance of support workers

Support workers funded through Access to Work are not a luxury – they're essential for enabling people with sight loss to work effectively and safely.

Posted Tuesday, 12 May 2026 News type: Article News type: Case study

Geoff’s farewell (for now) to the Volunteer Advisory Council

After two brilliant years on RNIB’s Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC), I’m stepping down for the moment. I’m sad to leave in one way but I’m also grateful for t…

Posted Monday, 11 May 2026

RNIB appoints actor Victoria Smurfit as new President as Dame Gail Ronson DBE steps down

RNIB has announced today (Thursday, 7 May) that actor, and star of Disney+ UK’s ‘Rivals,’ Victoria Smurfit has been appointed as the charity’s new President. V…

Posted Friday, 8 May 2026

Dundee bus drivers swap with blind passengers

Drivers at the Xplore Dundee depot took part in a hands-on session this week to better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers.

Posted Thursday, 7 May 2026 News type: News story

A tribute to Steve Hyde, former South West Regional Campaigns Officer

We were saddened to hear news of the recent unexpected passing of our former colleague, Steve Hyde, who worked as our Regional Campaigns Officer covering the S…

Posted Tuesday, 5 May 2026 News type: News story