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Navigating a World Upside Down: RNIB launches social distancing campaign

Today we’re launching our World Upside Down campaign with a takeover of the largest advertising display in Europe, London’s Piccadilly Lights, to explain to the public how hard social distancing can be for blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Monday, 6 July 2020 News type: News story

‘A very real threat’: RNIB Chair Eleanor Southwood gives evidence on e-scooters in Parliament

Eleanor Southwood has told the Transport Select Committee that RNIB considers e-scooters a very real threat to the safety and independence of blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Thursday, 2 July 2020 News type: News story

Counselling service wins grant from Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund

A charity's support for blind and partially sighted people affected by the coronavirus lockdown has received a £11,500 boost from the Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund.

Posted Monday, 29 June 2020 News type: News story

RNIB publishes progress report

Posted Thursday, 25 June 2020 News type: Press release

RNIB responds to Charity Commission report

Posted Thursday, 25 June 2020 News type: Press release

#InfoForAll campaign success: alternative formats of shielding letter available

Unlike letters that went out at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown, new letters to the ‘shielding’ population are available in alternative formats thanks to RNIB campaigning.

Posted Wednesday, 24 June 2020 News type: Article

How “support bubbles” can help with sighted guiding in England

We’ve put together new guidance for sighted guiding in England, following the introduction of “support bubbles” for people living as the sole adult in a household.

Posted Thursday, 18 June 2020 News type: Article

All healthcare information should be accessible. We need your feedback: Ansley's blog

Have you ever had to ask a friend, neighbour, carer or your child to read your hospital test results or appointment letter?

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2020 News type: Blog

“Clinics are safe - don’t risk your sight during lockdown.”

We know that people across Wales will be feeling anxious about visiting any healthcare setting.

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2020 News type: News story