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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 voice - from dictating messages to exploring the AI features. In this small, welcoming space of the RNIB Tech Hub in Edinburgh, the world narrows to just the two of them, a tablet screen, and the slow unfolding of confidence and independence.
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 service.
RNIB Cymru’s response to Senedd Inquiry into Ophthalmology Services in Wales
In response to the Senedd Health and Social Care Committee’s recent report into ophthalmology services in Wales, RNIB Cymru Country Director, Ansley Workman, has issued the following statement:
Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for blind and partially sighted people
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the 2025 Autumn Budget, setting out UK Government plans for spending, taxation, and public services. We’ve been analysing what the announced changes mean for blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
RNIB says official response to Covid pandemic put blind and partially sighted people at risk
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has responded to the second report from the official UK Covid Inquiry saying blind and partially sighted people were put at serious risk by the official government response.
Motorists provide vital support for blind and partially sighted people through petrol pump donations
Thousands of motorists across the UK have raised vital funds to help blind and partially sighted people live their best lives by making donations when they fill up at petrol pumps.
Sir Charlie Mayfield joins UK’s leading disability charities and businesses to Keep Britain Working
Today, nine of the UK’s leading disability charities - including RNIB - which form the Disability Charities Consortium (DCC), rallied together with large businesses, HR professionals and disability experts to explore ways to unlock opportunities to make workplaces more inclusive for disabled people.
90 Parliamentarians learn about vision rehabilitation at RNIB event
On Monday 17 November, MPs and Peers joined RNIB in Portcullis House, Westminster, for an engaging event exploring the transformative impact of vision rehabilitation in enabling blind and partially sighted people to live independently. Our message was that too many lives are being left on pause as a result of unacceptable delays across England.
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 from Monday 17 November 2025.
Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotherham joins RNIB for 'guided' train journey
Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, joined RNIB staff for a ‘guided’ train journey to get an insight into the experience of blind and partially sighted train users.