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RNIB’s response to the Spring Budget 2023
While the Spring Budget took some positive steps, including extending the Energy Price Guarantee, it did not go far enough to support blind and partially sighted people with rising living costs.
Thousands of jobs remain at risk due to Access to Work delays
Blind and partially sighted people are still facing delays in getting Access to Work support, putting jobs and job offers on the line.
National conference will discuss care pathway for those losing their sight
A gathering of over 140 eye-health professionals will meet in Edinburgh today to discuss how to improve the treatment and care of patients at risk of losing their sight.
PSNI launch partnership with RNIB Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Northern Ireland (RNIB NI).
Harbinder’s story reminds us how important it is to support women
Every year International Women's Day on 8 March reminds us how important it is to celebrate and support women’s achievements. For more than 100 years, International Women's Day has put the spotlight on issues affecting women all over the world.
Hachette UK donates audiobooks to substantially increase RNIB’s library collection
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has received hundreds of new audio books that will be available to lend to people with sight loss.
RNIB responds to Ofcom’s work plan 2023/2024
RNIB has pushed Ofcom to start looking at the accessibility of Gaming and the Metaverse in their plan for next year. We have also stressed that the work on affordability of communication services needs to consider blind and partially sighted people.
Wheels in motion to create visually aware space for people with sight loss
Representatives from the Royal National Institute of Blind People in Northern Ireland (RNIB NI) met with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Sandra Duffy today to agree a way forward in implementing a recent Motion passed by Council to make Derry City and the Strabane District Council area a visually aware space.
RNIB volunteer Carole Birch raises over £170,000
Carole Birch, age 72, is a retired teacher. She has been volunteering for RNIB as a Sooty Collector since 2007 and has collected over £170,000.
Glen’s story shows how RNIB’s Talking Books inspires people with sight loss and helps to change lives
Every year, World Book Day on 2 March, is marked in 100 countries around the world, reminding us how important reading is for people with sight loss. RNIB’s Talking Books services ensures that thousands of blind and partially sighted people can read the books they need and love.