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RNIB feeds into Select Committee report on the coronavirus pandemic

A key group of MPs has endorsed RNIB’s concerns over the way disabled people have been disadvantaged during the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted Thursday, 21 January 2021 News type: Article

Westminster Council to promote access for guide dog users

We’re delighted Westminster Council will take steps to improve access for guide dog users at licensed businesses including restaurants, pubs, cinemas and theatres.

Posted Wednesday, 20 January 2021 News type: Article

Blind and partially sighted voters struggle to cast their ballot with confidence

RNIB's new "Turned Out" report exposes how inaccessible the election process can be for those with sight loss.

Posted Friday, 15 January 2021 News type: News story

2020 was a year like no other

As we begin a new year and reflect on the year past, we’d like to share some of the campaigning successes you helped us achieve and thank you for your support.

Posted Thursday, 14 January 2021 News type: News story

Helping to make vaccinations accessible

With coronavirus vaccinations underway in Wales, we’ve been highlighting the issues Welsh Government need to consider to make the roll-out work for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Tuesday, 12 January 2021 News type: News story

RNIB guidance: sighted guiding during England’s national lockdown

With England in its third national lockdown, we’ve issued updated guidance for blind and partially sighted people, including information on sighted guiding.

Posted Monday, 11 January 2021 News type: Article

What to expect when you use a coronavirus home test kit

RNIB have been working with Government for several months to try and make sure the testing process for coronavirus is as accessible as possible.

Posted Monday, 7 December 2020 News type: Article

How we are feeding into Government plans for the coronavirus vaccine rollout

The Government says the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine will begin to be distributed soon. We’ve been highlighting issues it needs to consider to make the roll-out work for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Monday, 30 November 2020 News type: Article

How we are feeding into Government plans for the coronavirus vaccine rollout

The Government says the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine will begin to be distributed soon. We’ve been highlighting issues it needs to consider to make the roll-out work for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Monday, 30 November 2020 News type: News story

RNIB backs rehabilitation campaign

We’re supporting the Community Rehabilitation Alliance (CRA)’s call for a national strategy for rehabilitation, and for rehabilitation services to be fully restarted and protected.

Posted Wednesday, 25 November 2020