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RNIB guidance update: sighted guiding advice as coronavirus restrictions ease further
We’ve updated our guidance on sighted guiding for blind and partially sighted people in England, following the Government's announcement on 17 May.
RNIB responds to inquiry on Government response to coronavirus
We have responded to the “Coronavirus: lessons learnt” parliamentary inquiry into the response to the pandemic.
Six ways we’ve made the UK vaccination programme more accessible
RNIB has been working with the Government to ensure the rollout of the vaccination programme is accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
Working to ensure the vaccine programme is accessible for blind and partially sighted people
Health Minister Robin Swann has praised sight loss charities RNIB and Guide Dogs in Northern Ireland for creating advice for staff involved with administrating the coronavirus vaccine to blind and partially sighted people.
Blind and partially sighted people “forgotten’”as COVID vaccine rolled out in Wales
At the beginning of the year, we asked the Welsh Government COVID Vaccine Board and all health boards to consider two things when rolling out the coronavirus vaccination programme in Wales:
RNIB responds to Government guidance on safe workplaces and services
RNIB shares its view on updated Government guidance regarding how businesses can work safely with easing coronavirus restrictions.
Vaccines Minister pledges move towards accessible vaccination communications
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi has told RNIB that he will act to make sure the vaccine programmes is accessible and has asked his team to look at how people can routinely get vaccine appointment booking information in their preferred formats.
Ansley’s blog: Whatever you’re facing, RNIB is here
2020 was a difficult year for everyone. Though there is hope on the horizon, starting 2021 in lockdown is not how most people wanted to ring in the New Year. It’s understandable that many of us are feeling down and in need of a little extra emotional support.
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.
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.