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Penguin Random House boosts RNIB library with thousands more audio books

One of the world’s largest publishers, Penguin Random House has bolstered the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Talking Books Library by donating all of its audio books to the charity.

Posted Thursday, 1 September 2022 News type: Press release

RNIB comment re: Eleanor Southwood being awarded an MBE

Matt Stringer, RNIB CEO, said:

Posted Thursday, 1 September 2022 News type: Press release

Kickstart your year with a challenge – sight loss charity launches Take on 250

Marking the start to a new year with an exciting challenge, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) launches virtual fundraiser, Take on 250.

Posted Wednesday, 31 August 2022 News type: Press release

UK’s leading sight loss charity appoints 100th ECLO to provide vital support for blind and partially sighted people

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is celebrating a significant milestone in the provision of practical and emotional support for people newly diagnosed with sight loss with the appointment of its 100th Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO).

Posted Wednesday, 31 August 2022 News type: Press release

RNIB partners with what3words to highlight power of providing precise locations for blind and partially sighted people

Event organisers and venue managers across the UK are being encouraged to provide additional address information to help blind and partially sighted people to arrive exactly where they need to be.

Posted Wednesday, 31 August 2022 News type: Press release

Our response to the Covid Inquiry Terms of Reference

As part of the Disability Charities Consortium, we have responded to the consultation on the draft Terms of Reference for the UK Covid Inquiry. While we welcome the inquiry, we’re concerned that there are some vital areas missing that have impacted disabled people. You can read our joint response below.

Posted Friday, 26 August 2022 News type: Press release

Blind and partially sighted readers have good reason to celebrate Book Lovers Day

They can now have their favourite work read to them just by voicing the wish.

Posted Tuesday, 9 August 2022 News type: Article

RNIB announces senior appointments

External and internal appointments will support the delivery of the charity’s ambitious new strategy

Posted Wednesday, 3 August 2022 News type: Press release

"Anxious about my eye appointment, but I’m so glad I went"

People could be at risk of losing their sight due to their fears of going to hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted Thursday, 16 June 2022 News type: News story

Tesco announced as a Visibly Better Employer by RNIB

To mark National Employability Day (Friday 17 June), the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is delighted to announce that Tesco has been recognised as a Visibly Better Employer.

Posted Tuesday, 7 June 2022 News type: Press release