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Famous face lends voice to classic Christmas poem for RNIB’s Talking Books

Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, Belgravia and Gosford Park, has recorded a special version of the festive poem ‘The Night Before Christmas’ for children with a vision impairment to enjoy this Christmas.

Posted Monday, 11 December 2023 News type: Press release

Media Services Overview 2023

Posted Monday, 11 December 2023 News type: Research Report News type: Article

RNIB calls for progress on accessible health and care information

RNIB has written a joint letter to NHS England, calling for accessible health and care information to be prioritised without delay.

Posted Monday, 11 December 2023

Banbridge boy receives a special delivery

A four year old boy from Banbridge has received his first accessible letter from Santa, designed by sight loss charity RNIB to ensure every child can experience the magic of Christmas.

Posted Wednesday, 6 December 2023 News type: News story

Our new audio identity and sonic logo

Read about how RNIB’s new sonic logo and audio identity build upon our 2018 re-branding and reinforcing our identity across multiple media platforms.

Posted Wednesday, 6 December 2023 News type: News story News type: Article

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 plenty of work to do. Read about the change you’ve helped achieve in 2023 and our plans for 2024.

Posted Wednesday, 6 December 2023 News type: News story

RNIB’s Commitment to Volunteer Wellbeing

At RNIB we recognise the importance of supporting our volunteer’s wellbeing. Volunteers are the backbone of the organisation, supporting blind and partially people with unwavering commitment and dedication in a variety of roles. We want to share the various opportunities we offer in the wellbeing space.

Posted Wednesday, 29 November 2023 News type: News story

RNIB announces pilot project with Primary Eyecare Services to provide extra patient support in the North West

RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) and Primary Eyecare Services are joining forces on a new venture to establish a direct for optometrists in North-West England to refer patients to sight loss support.

Posted Tuesday, 28 November 2023 News type: News story

Free tickets available for performance at the Royal Albert Hall for people sight loss

RNIB has free tickets for people with sight loss for performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall

Posted Monday, 27 November 2023 News type: Article

South Lanarkshire School Election Highlights Sight Loss Challenges

Pupils at a South Lanarkshire school experienced the challenges voters with sight loss face when casting their ballots.

Posted Friday, 24 November 2023 News type: Press release