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TV Anchor lends voice to coronavirus guidelines for people with sight loss

Posted Thursday, 28 May 2020 News type: Press release

Advice for blind and partially sighted people during coronavirus

The devolved government and the community sector in Northern Ireland have mobilised so they can help people who need additional local support.

Posted Wednesday, 27 May 2020 News type: Article

"Thank you for enabling me to shop safely and independently"

RNIB Northern Ireland has helped blind and partially sighted shoppers have safer access to groceries by working with local retailers.

Posted Tuesday, 26 May 2020 News type: News story

Young football fan shoots 26,000 penalties to support RNIB Cymru

Tabitha Ryan, 12, from Merthyr, is completing 26,000 penalties and 26,000 keep-ups in her back garden as part of the nationwide 2.6 fundraising challenge.

Posted Friday, 22 May 2020 News type: News story

Lockdown is impacting particularly severely on blind and partially sighted people, new survey finds

Difficulties in social distancing are adding to the stress many blind and partially sighted people are experiencing in getting access to basic shopping, a survey by the charity RNIB has found.

Posted Friday, 22 May 2020 News type: News story

RNIB statement on cancellation of 2020 Prudential RideLondon

Posted Friday, 22 May 2020 News type: Press release

Social distancing having a devastating effect on blind and partially sighted people’s independence

Our new research shows social distancing is near-impossible for many blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Friday, 22 May 2020 News type: News story

Eye health advice during coronavirus pandemic

Posted Thursday, 21 May 2020 News type: Press release

More good news for accessing groceries in NI

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has praised a local leading food retailer for the measures it is taking to support blind and partially sighted people during the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted Tuesday, 19 May 2020 News type: News story