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Pass on something wonderful

We know many of you have recently been reflecting on the things that matter the most – family, friends and the causes close to your heart.

Posted Tuesday, 8 September 2020 News type: News story

Government gives sighted guiding in England the go ahead

In a win for our World Upside Down campaign, the Government has confirmed that blind and partially sighted people in England can be guided by people outside their household. We’ve put together guidance to help explain how to minimise the risks.

Posted Thursday, 3 September 2020 News type: Article

Emerging out of lockdown is certainly something to sing about

A "virtual choir" of ten blind and partially sighted people has recorded their own version of The Proclaimers iconic 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", the chart-topping hit that became an instant classic of Scottish pop.

Posted Tuesday, 1 September 2020 News type: News story

RNIB and Guide Dogs launch guidance on social distancing for NI

RNIB NI and Guide Dogs NI have developed guidance on social distancing for blind and partially sighted people in Northern Ireland.

Posted Friday, 28 August 2020 News type: News story

Public Health Wales issues guidance on safe guiding, social distancing and touch navigation

In a win for RNIB's World Upside Down campaign, we have received confirmation that blind and partially sighted people in Wales can be guided by someone living outside their household.

Posted Monday, 24 August 2020 News type: News story

RNIB NI Welcomes the Accessibility of the StopCOVID NI App

As part of RNIB NI’s ongoing campaign to address accessible healthcare information, they have been working with the Department of Health and Digital Health and Care NI, to ensure that the new StopCOVID NI Proximity App is accessible. Particularly for those individuals with a range of physical and sensory disabilities. This includes the 55,600 blind and partially sighted people living in Northern Ireland.

Posted Friday, 21 August 2020 News type: News story

Taking Newcastle City Council on a walk to talk street changes

With local partners, we've been campaigning in Newcastle to keep streets accessible for all.

Posted Thursday, 20 August 2020

Maintaining eye-health is as important as ever says RNIB Scotland

Optometric practices (opticians) have now reopened in Scotland and RNIB Scotland is urging people to resume treatment and eye examinations which may prevent later sight loss.

Posted Thursday, 20 August 2020 News type: News story