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New sight loss service in Dumfries and Galloway

A new service to help and support people in Dumfries and Galloway facing a diagnosis of sight loss is being launched this week [Tuesday, 29 November 2022].

Posted Friday, 25 November 2022 News type: News story

Campaign to Combat avoidable sight loss in Lisburn and Castlereagh

One in five us will experience sight loss in our lifetime, but did you know that over 50 per cent of sight loss is avoidable?

Posted Friday, 21 October 2022 News type: Press release

Health Minister Supports Campaign to Combat Unnecessary Sight Loss

During National Eye Health Week (19th to 25th September), Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann lent his support to a nationwide awareness campaign called #EyeCareWeCare, aimed at highlighting the importance of eye health to avoid preventable sight loss.

Posted Thursday, 29 September 2022 News type: Press release

Don't neglect your sight, charity warns

RNIB Scotland has joined forces with Optometry Scotland during National Eye Health Week this week to highlight the importance of going for regular eye examinations

Posted Monday, 19 September 2022 News type: News story

"Anxious about my eye appointment, but I’m so glad I went"

People could be at risk of losing their sight due to their fears of going to hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted Thursday, 16 June 2022 News type: News story

Concern lockdown may have increased preventable sight loss

With postponed waiting lists for hospital eye appointments across Britain a third higher than before the covid crisis, there are fears that some people will have lost sight that might previously have been saved

Posted Wednesday, 9 March 2022 News type: News story

MPs come together to discuss the importance of eye health

MPs of all parties made powerful and moving contributions in a parliamentary debate on eye health and macular disease on 11 January.

Posted Friday, 14 January 2022

Our year in review: campaign successes in 2021

None of our campaign successes would be possible without your continued support, and together we achieved a lot of campaign wins in 2021.

Posted Thursday, 30 December 2021 News type: Article

Doctors and clients praise Fife service that helps people come to terms with sight loss

A life-changing service, run in partnership between RNIB Scotland, NHS Fife and Seescape, celebrates a key anniversary this week.

Posted Friday, 3 December 2021 News type: News story

RNIB backs report recommendations to improve low vision services

RNIB is adding its voice to calls from across the sight loss sector, to review the commissioning and provision of low vision services in England. This follows the publication of survey results by the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC).

Posted Wednesday, 28 July 2021