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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

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.

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2020 News type: News story

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.

Posted Tuesday, 16 June 2020 News type: News story

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.

Posted Tuesday, 16 June 2020 News type: News story

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.

Posted Tuesday, 16 June 2020 News type: Article

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.

Posted Thursday, 11 June 2020 News type: News story

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.

Posted Wednesday, 10 June 2020 News type: News story