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Share your experiences of employment as new research shows shocking attitudes towards blind and partially sighted people
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Eye Health and Visual Impairment has launched an inquiry on employer attitudes and the employment experiences of b…
The UK Government’s new Disability Action Plan
The new Disability Action Plan puts forward the UK Government’s aims to improve disabled people’s everyday lives and sow the seeds for longer-term change. We h…
Shadow Secretary of State hears about the barriers to work for disabled people at a roundtable hosted by RNIB
The Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities and Chair of the Labour Party and National Policy Forum, Anneliese Dodds MP, met with RNIB, people with …
Leading sight loss charities share concerns about the decision not to appoint a specific new Minister for Disabled People
The largest charities working with people with sight loss have come together to share their grave concern at the decision not to appoint a dedicated Minister f…
2023 year in review: A year of campaign successes
Thanks to your support and the relentless activity of campaigners from across the country, 2023 has been packed with campaign achievements. But there’s still …
Fife councillors experience street obstacles wearing sight loss simulation-spectacles
A cross-party group of Dunfermline Councillors tried to navigate around obstacles and clutter on the streets of Dunfermline this morning (Friday 24 November), …
The UK Government’s Back to Work Plan and reforms to Work Capability Assessments: FAQs
The Chancellor and the Work and Pensions Secretary have recently announced several new welfare and employment policies under a new ‘Back to Work Plan’ and as p…
Falkirk MP visits RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum
Haggeye, which is run by RNIB Scotland, meets regularly to discuss important issues that are relevant to the group as well as hosting informative workshops. …
Cost of living is hitting mental and physical wellbeing of blind and partially sighted people new research shows
Making harrowing spending choices is impacting the mental and physical health of blind and partially sighted people as the cost of living crisis continues to b…
RNIB disappointed by Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
We are disappointed that key elements which could have addressed the additional costs of sight loss faced by blind and partially sighted people were missing fr…