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RNIB receives £38,220 boost from National Lottery Community Fund
Sight loss charity RNIB has received a £38,220 boost from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue much-needed support to blind and partially sighted people during this challenging time.
Supermarket campaign success: priority delivery slots now available
Priority delivery slots are now available to blind and partially sighted people in England who need them, after 22,653 people signed our sight loss charities’ campaign petition.
Temporary changes to our streets must be accessible
As coronavirus lockdown measures are slowly eased, Governments across the UK are planning to make dramatic changes to our streets.
RNIB shares evidence with MPs on lockdown’s impact on some of Britain’s most vulnerable children
RNIB has given evidence to an Education Select Committee inquiry on the effect of the coronavirus crisis on children with vision impairment and additional needs.
Praise for Ministers in getting "most important information in a generation" to people with sight loss
The RNIB NI and Guide Dogs for the Blind have praised the role played by Executive Ministers in getting vital information to blind and partially sighted people at this time.
People may risk losing sight due to fear of catching coronavirus in hospital
Up to 50 per cent of people with acute or urgent eye conditions may not have been attending scheduled eye-healthcare appointments because of concerns over coronavirus.
How can someone with sight loss social distance safely in-store?
RNIB Northern Ireland has been working with local retailers to ensure blind and partially sighted shoppers can socially distance safely in store.
Highlighting the e-scooter challenge to safety on our streets
As the Government considers the legalisation of e-scooters, and with trial rental schemes on their way, we’ve given our recommendations for safe and accessible streets.
A big shout out to our volunteers: Ansley’s blog
Our world has been turned upside down in the last few months and we have all had to adapt to different ways of doing things. What has not changed though is the dedication and passion of our volunteers, whose time, enthusiasm, skills and knowledge have been essential in helping us continue to support the blind and partially sighted community.