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Blind and partially sighted people in West London share stories of vital eye clinic support service

People affected by sight loss and eye conditions in the Westminster area have gathered together to share how a hospital eye clinic support service has been changing lives. It comes as the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is marking the 30-year anniversary of its vital Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs) at eye clinics across the UK.

Posted Monday, 10 February 2025 News type: Press release

Edinburgh runner nears 20th marathon to support sight loss charity

For the past two decades, Archie MacGregor (64) has laced up his running shoes with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line. He is soon to complete his 20th marathon in 20 years, to raise vital funds for national sight loss charity, RNIB.

Posted Monday, 10 February 2025 News type: News story

Bill introduced in Parliament to tackle barriers faced by voters with sight loss

On Wednesday 22 January, Julie Minns MP (Labour, Carlisle), championed the rights of blind and partially sighted voters through a Ten-Minute Rule Bill, in collaboration with RNIB.

Posted Monday, 10 February 2025 News type: News story

Read author Tom Palmer's World Book Day letter to editor

Posted Friday, 7 February 2025 News type: News story

Glasgow man shares Braille journey at Mitchell Library event

Today [Tuesday, January 28], a transformative Braille and Beyond event was hosted by RNIB in partnership with Glasgow Libraries, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the creation of braille and tactile literacy.

Posted Thursday, 6 February 2025

'Braille and Beyond' library tour stops in Glasgow for Braille’s 200th anniversary

On Tuesday, January 28, the Mitchell Library in Glasgow will host a special event celebrating the importance of braille and tactile literacy, organised by sight loss charity RNIB in partnership with Glasgow Libraries. Open to everyone, the event promises a day of engaging activities, informative talks, and networking opportunities for those who use braille and anyone curious about its transformative impact.

Posted Monday, 3 February 2025 News type: Press release

Harping on about braille

A blind harpist will help mark an important milestone this week at the Scottish Parliament reception to celebrate the bicentenary of the invention of braille.

Posted Wednesday, 29 January 2025 News type: Case study News type: Article News type: News story

Travel and Transport survey

Are you blind or partially sighted? We want to hear about your travel experiences! Take our survey to help RNIB influence UK Government and transport providers to make travel safer and accessible.

Posted Thursday, 23 January 2025 News type: News story

Safer streets thanks to community campaign

A Macduff man has campaigned for safer streets by petitioning for a crossing outside the local primary school.

Posted Friday, 17 January 2025 News type: News story

A collection of hopes for 2025

Posted Friday, 17 January 2025 News type: Your Stories