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Five people wearing pink RNIB t-shirts and holding signs protesting railway stations ticket office closures, stand outside the Department for Transport.

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Finding Rhythm Through Volunteering – Mark’s Volunteer story

Mark is a Volunteer Talk and Support Musician Telephone Group Facilitator who started volunteering with RNIB because he wanted to do something practical and pe…

Posted Friday, 29 May 2026 News type: Your Stories

“You can hear the smiles.” George’s story of volunteering and connection

When George’s sight began to change, he went looking for support. What he found was community—and a volunteering role where listening, patience and a steady vo…

Posted Friday, 29 May 2026 News type: Your Stories

John’s story: ‘It’s the satisfaction of doing something for a good cause’

“It’s the satisfaction of doing something for a good cause,” says John, an RNIB Sooty volunteer who has quietly turned determination, people skills and a skill…

Posted Friday, 29 May 2026 News type: Your Stories

RNIB responds to a new report on the increase in the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training

RNIB responds to the independent report highlighting the number of young people in the UK not in employment, education or training

Posted Friday, 29 May 2026

Pioneering accessibility: the RNIB and Samsung partnership

For over a decade, RNIB and Samsung have partnered to advance accessibility and inclusivity in consumer technology. This collaboration stands as a model for ho…

Posted Thursday, 21 May 2026 News type: News story

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