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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TfL brings “Turn up and go” service back to London Underground
After lots of campaigning, Transport for London’s important passenger assistance service resumes today (Monday 23 November).
Why changes to the Highway Code can go further
RNIB supports the Department for Transport (DfT)’s proposed changes to the Highway Code, which aim to improve road safety for vulnerable road users, but we believe it can do more.
Student with sight loss wins High Court case on universal credit
A judgment in the High Court demonstrated that between 2013 and 2020, thousands of disabled students were unlawfully barred from claiming benefits despite being entitled to universal credit for essential living costs.
Government clarifies rules on sighted guiding during lockdown
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has clarified the rules on sighted guiding during the lockdown in England, which began on 5 November.