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New sight loss service in Dumfries and Galloway

A new service to help and support people in Dumfries and Galloway facing a diagnosis of sight loss is being launched this week [Tuesday, 29 November 2022].

Posted Friday, 25 November 2022 News type: News story

Reversing the trend in employment of people with sight loss

Leading sight loss charity RNIB calls on business, education and policy leaders to improve access to employment for people with sight loss.

Posted Thursday, 24 November 2022 News type: Press release

RNIB response to the Government Autumn Statement

Posted Thursday, 17 November 2022 News type: Press release

Lanarkshire school students get a chance to find out what it's like trying to vote when you're blind

Pupils at Uddingston Grammar School in South Lanarkshire are to get a chance to find out what it's like trying to vote if you're blind or partially sighted.

Posted Wednesday, 16 November 2022 News type: News story

Artist Kimberley launches clothing line in collaboration with UK fashion retailer Warehouse

Talented artist Kimberley Burrows, who is 33, has teamed up with Warehouse to launch an exclusive clothing line based on her designs. Her Warehouse collection includes tops, trousers and dresses.

Posted Monday, 7 November 2022 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

Bryan McMaster shares his volunteering story

Bryan McMaster, age 33, has been blind since birth. He lives in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Bryan started volunteering with RNIB last year, supporting the Facebook Connect group for Northern Ireland. He previously volunteered for The Cedar Foundation, after having struggled to get employment.

Posted Wednesday, 26 October 2022 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories

Campaign to Combat avoidable sight loss in Lisburn and Castlereagh

One in five us will experience sight loss in our lifetime, but did you know that over 50 per cent of sight loss is avoidable?

Posted Friday, 21 October 2022 News type: Press release

Ray and Hannah explain how the cost of living is having a real impact on people with sight loss

Ray Bradley, age 34, who has sight loss, and Hannah Scott, his partner and carer, have been sharing their story about struggling to deal with the current crisis with ITV news. They have been talking with us about how RNIB has helped ensure they get the benefits they are entitled to, but they are facing constant challenges.

Posted Thursday, 20 October 2022 News type: Your Stories News type: Case study

Twenty-one new internships open for blind and partially sighted jobseekers to Get Set Progress

21 new paid internship roles have just opened for blind and partially sighted jobseekers to Get Set Progress.

Posted Thursday, 20 October 2022

Hazel Hyland shares her volunteering story

Hazel Hyland, age 44 has been blind since birth and is based in Newcastle. Hazel has been volunteering for 30 years and she shared her story while volunteering for the Campaigns team and Talk and Support. We are delighted that since sharing her story, Hazel has now secured an employed role at RNIB and has joined the Community Connection North East team as a Community Connection Coordinator.

Posted Thursday, 20 October 2022 News type: Case study News type: Your Stories