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Blind runner Dave Williams takes on the 2023 London Marathon

Support blind runner Dave Williams, as he takes on the 2023 London Marathon to say thank you to RNIB for a lifetime of support

Posted Friday, 14 April 2023 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

RNIB welcomes Kamiqua Lake as new Trustee

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has announced the appointment of a new Trustee, Kamiqua Lake.

Posted Wednesday, 12 April 2023 News type: Press release

Blind and partially sighted children enjoy a day out getting close-up to the animals at London Zoo

Nearly 60 people from 15 families joined RNIB at London Zoo for a fun packed and accessible day out last week.

Posted Thursday, 6 April 2023 News type: News story News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

#SupportCantWait social media day of action

Today, 6 April, RNIB is taking part in a social media day of action under the banner of #SupportCantWait to emphasise the need for further support with the cost of living as a new financial year begins.

Posted Thursday, 6 April 2023 News type: News story

RNIB publishes Gender Pay Gap Report

In response to the Government’s requirement for all companies with over 250 employees to publish their gender pay gap data, RNIB published its 2022 Gender Pay Gap report today. The gender pay figures are calculated on data available on our reporting date, 5 April 2022.

Posted Tuesday, 4 April 2023 News type: Press release

“Making a difference to just one person is so important!” Ken Carson shares his volunteering story

Ken has made a difference to so many as he has supported, encouraged and connected people with sight loss through his volunteer work. Read more below and find out why he has maintained his enthusiasm for RNIB.

Posted Monday, 3 April 2023 News type: Your Stories News type: Case study

RNIB Scotland helps Lothian Buses train drivers to help passengers with sight loss

Drivers with Lothian Buses will take part in a hands-on training session today to better understand the needs of blind and partially sighted passengers.

Posted Thursday, 30 March 2023 News type: Press release

Edinburgh City councillors join blind residents to experience Leith Walk hazards

Two local authority councillors will attempt to find their way down Leith Walk in Edinburgh today while wearing special spectacles that simulate sight loss conditions.

Posted Thursday, 30 March 2023 News type: Press release

RNIB NI Response to community transport provision funding concerns

"We are encouraged to see that the threat to vital public service that is rural community transport is being taken seriously by our elected representatives at Stormont and by the Department for Infrastructure Permanent Secretary. "

Posted Sunday, 19 March 2023 News type: Press release

Enough is enough – sight loss charity calls for urgent funding to improve education support for vision impaired children

A new Freedom of Information (FOI) report carried out in England by sight loss charity the Royal National institute of Blind People (RNIB) shows a continuation of budget cuts and freezes are seriously impacting on specialist education support for children and young people living with a vision impairment.

Posted Thursday, 16 March 2023 News type: Press release