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Teen with sight loss grapples with judo success
A Hamilton teenager is proving that judo can be for everyone, including those with sight loss.
RNIB's statement on floating bus stops
Vivienne Francis, RNIB’s Chief Social Change Officer commented on reports the Transport Secretary is considering a ban on floating bus stops: “Evidence tells us that the current design of bus stop bypasses is dangerous for blind and partially sighted people."
#OutOfSight campaign news: A step forward
Our message urging the need for effective vision rehabilitation is starting to be heard judging by the Government’s first formal response to RNIB’s #OutOfSight campaign.
His Majesty King Charles III announced as RNIB's new patron
We are honoured to announce His Majesty King Charles III as our new patron, continuing RNIB’s royal patronage.
RNIB Connect Radio wins prestigious gold ARIAS award
A Glasgow-based radio station has won a 2024 Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) for Community Station of the Year. RNIB Connect Radio was established by leading sight loss charity RNIB to provide news, information and entertainment to blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
How is the Department for Work and Pensions proposing to change Personal Independence Payment?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published major proposals to change parts of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit for working age people to help cover the extra costs of living with a disability or health condition. The proposals include changes to eligibility criteria, assessment processes and support that is offered.
Falkirk Girl With Sight Loss Is World Book Day Winner
Grace Kidd, 9, from Falkirk, is the winner of a creative writing competition hosted for the first time by leading sight loss charity, RNIB, to mark World Book Day.
Limitations are batted away at Glasgow Blind Cricket event
A unique event is being run in Glasgow this weekend for blind and sighted people to have a go at visually impaired cricket.
RNIB has been awarded £398,807 of funding from the British Gas Energy Trust
The British Gas Energy Trust is investing around £13m to help people in or close to fuel poverty by funding 38 frontline money and energy advice services across Britain.