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We're challenging Hampshire County Council cuts
Hampshire County Council cuts funding for children with special education needs. We are urgently calling on the Education Secretary Damian Hinds to challenge Hampshire County Council's decision, and for SEND funding to be included in the Government's next spending review so every child with a vision impairment can access the same level of education as their peers.
RNIB Scotland launches manifesto for the European Union elections
Scotland's six elected Members of the European Parliament can still help to transform services for people with disabilities as part of a legacy to the EU.
Banks can no longer ignore financial inclusion
This week the Treasury Committee published its report on consumer access to financial services, warning that banks can no longer ignore financial inclusion.
Bus drivers to experience travel like passengers with sight loss
Stagecoach West Scotland employees will take part in a training session today as part of the bus operator’s pledge to make its services more accessible to blind and partially sighted people.
Campaigners to meet with MSP to discuss street obstacles
95 per cent of people with sight loss surveyed by the charity RNIB had collided with an obstacle in the street in a three-month period.
Pavement Parking Inquiry
A promising step towards safer pavements as Transport Committee announce launch of Pavement Parking Inquiry.
Cricket team with sight loss to play Glasgow City councillors
Visually impaired cricket will be played between a team of Glasgow City Councillors and people with sight loss in the city's Kelvinhall Sport and Leisure Centre this Wednesday (April 10th).
RNIB welcomes new NICE quality standards for serious eye conditions
RNIB warmly welcomes the updated NICE Quality Standards and urge all providers to implement all six standards immediately.
Success in a legal battle over Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
A legal challenge to an incorrect PIP assessment has led to a blind woman being awarded £25,000 in benefit arrears.
Our streets should be accessible for all!
Our Policy and Campaigns Manager, Hugh Huddy, tells us about re-developments called 'shared space' that are being implemented by local councils without sufficient regard for the impact on blind and partially sighted people's safety.