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Banbridge Sisters' singing raises £3,000 for RNIB

They set themselves a £100 target, but two young sisters from Banbridge have sung their way to £3,000 for RNIB – and they’re not done yet!

Posted Wednesday, 19 January 2022 News type: News story

Elections Bill - Letter to the Editor

Posted Friday, 14 January 2022 News type: Press release

MPs come together to discuss the importance of eye health

MPs of all parties made powerful and moving contributions in a parliamentary debate on eye health and macular disease on 11 January.

Posted Friday, 14 January 2022

Braille still important for helping people with sight loss to maintain their independence

Braille, the system of raised dots that has enabled blind and partially sighted people to read and write, is as vital as ever, despite the advances of new technology, says Scotland's leading sight loss charity.

Posted Tuesday, 4 January 2022 News type: News story

The year ahead for campaigning

Posted Thursday, 30 December 2021

Our year in review: campaign successes in 2021

None of our campaign successes would be possible without your continued support, and together we achieved a lot of campaign wins in 2021.

Posted Thursday, 30 December 2021 News type: Article

2021 was easier, but problems persist for people with sight loss

The relaxation of covid restrictions has made life easier for blind and partially sighted people in 2021, but problems persist warns the country's leading sight loss charity.

Posted Wednesday, 29 December 2021 News type: News story

2021 review: How accessible was our TV?

This review reflects viewer complaints received by the media and culture team at RNIB.

Posted Wednesday, 29 December 2021 News type: Article