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Accessible voting still not a reality, RNIB research finds

Voting is a fundamental democratic right, but again our research found the current voting system simply does not work for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Friday, 1 November 2024 News type: News story

RNIB responds to Chancellor’s first budget of the new government

Today, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves laid out the UK Government’s spending plans, the first Labour Budget for 14 years. In the next few weeks, we’ll unpack all of the detail from today’s Budget and how it will impact blind and partially sighted people. For now, here’s our initial reaction to what was announced.

Posted Thursday, 31 October 2024

Autumn Budget delivered by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Posted Wednesday, 30 October 2024 News type: News story

Care and Support Alliance tells Chancellor: “Don’t ignore social care”

Ahead of the 2024 autumn budget, RNIB joined the Care and Support Alliance (CSA) in Westminster, to tell the Chancellor Rachel Reeves that social care must not be forgotten in upcoming financial decisions.

Posted Friday, 25 October 2024 News type: News story

History of RNIB Eye Care Liaison Officers

It’s now 30 years since RNIB provided its very first Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO), pioneering our service which gives vital emotional and practical support for people with an eye condition diagnosis.

Posted Wednesday, 23 October 2024 News type: Blog

Lifelong braille user pays tribute to “excellent” writing system

Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland is celebrating 200 years of braille, Jim McCafferty, a long-standing advocate for accessible formats from Glasgow, reflects on his lifelong relationship with braille.

Posted Tuesday, 22 October 2024 News type: Case study News type: Article News type: Press release

Motability Foundation and RNIB to explore how journeys can be improved for people with sight loss

A new innovation partnership between the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Motability Foundation will explore innovative ways of making journeys better for people with sight loss.

Posted Tuesday, 22 October 2024 News type: Press release

Life-changing service for patients with sight loss celebrates key anniversary

A life-changing service for those facing sight loss celebrates a key anniversary next month.

Posted Tuesday, 22 October 2024 News type: Press release

Get involved in RNIB’s My Info My Way campaign

Read our update on our campaign for accessible health and care information, and join our campaign workshops in November to learn new skills and get involved.

Posted Friday, 18 October 2024 News type: News story

Blind and partially sighted people in East London share stories of vital eye clinic support service

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is marking the 30 year anniversary of its vital Eye Care Liaison Officers

Posted Thursday, 17 October 2024 News type: Press release