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RNIB demands the Government do more to support blind and partially sighted people struggling with the cost of living
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) handed in a petition signed by 2733 people to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) demanding that they…
Health Minister Supports Campaign to Combat Unnecessary Sight Loss
During National Eye Health Week (19th to 25th September), Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann lent his support to a nationwide awareness campaign ca…
RNIB responds to UK Government’s mini-budget and energy price guarantee
The UK Government’s mini-budget and energy price guarantee do not go far enough to support blind and partially sighted people through the cost of living crisis.
Blind man from Glasgow welcomes safety paving to the platforms of his local station
Last April, Michael Tornow (41) accidently fell from the platform edge at Bellgrove station in Glasgow and was rescued by fellow passengers just minutes before…
Don't neglect your sight, charity warns
RNIB Scotland has joined forces with Optometry Scotland during National Eye Health Week this week to highlight the importance of going for regular eye examinat…
RNIB Connect Radio remembers our Late Patron
Many people, including boxer Anthony Ogogo, Bronze medal winner at the 2012 Olympics in London and Denise Leigh, the opera singer, have been talking to RNIB Co…
How blind and partially sighted student can cope with challenges they face
A Scotland-wide group for young people with sight loss is promoting ten top tips to help cope with the demands of adapting to individual study and navigating a…
Remembering our Patron: Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and RNIB
As we come to terms with the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, we feel we should reflect on the importance of her role as RNIB’s Patron and sho…
RNIB makes accessible books free for children in Northern Ireland for World Book Day
To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday (4 March), the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is giving away thousands of books in braille and audio f…