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Rachel’s Story: My Vision Rehabilitation Officer changed my life
My name is Rachel Jones, and I’m an RNIB Cymru volunteer from mid Wales.
Ansley’s blog: Whatever you’re facing, RNIB is here
2020 was a difficult year for everyone. Though there is hope on the horizon, starting 2021 in lockdown is not how most people wanted to ring in the New Year. It’s understandable that many of us are feeling down and in need of a little extra emotional support.
Department of Work and Pensions agrees to act on benefit delays
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new triage system to make sure claimants for New-Style Employment and Support Allowance (NS-ESA) get a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) more quickly.
London office move for RNIB
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has accepted an offer for 105 Judd St in part of a modernisation programme for the charity.
How we're working to help make e-scooter hire schemes safer for blind and partially sighted people
We have started to work with one of the leading European e-scooter operators, Voi Technology, who approached us as they wanted to better understand the needs of blind and partially sighted pedestrians.
Ministers reject the “swift legalisation” of E-scooters, after RNIB’s representations
The Government has said it will not rush into legalisation of E-scooters in the UK, in its recently published response to the Transport Select Committee's report on E-scooters
How we helped parents and children tackle remote learning difficulties during lockdown
Since England entered its third national lockdown, RNIB has been working hard to ensure children with vision impairment, and their parents, have access to the vital support they need.
RNIB feeds into Select Committee report on the coronavirus pandemic
A key group of MPs has endorsed RNIB’s concerns over the way disabled people have been disadvantaged during the coronavirus pandemic.
Westminster Council to promote access for guide dog users
We’re delighted Westminster Council will take steps to improve access for guide dog users at licensed businesses including restaurants, pubs, cinemas and theatres.
Schoolchildren with sight loss are at risk of falling behind during lockdown, warns RNIB
The shift to remote school learning during lockdown could put children with vision impairment at risk of falling further behind, the national sight loss charity RNIB has warned.