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What RNIB Scotland services are on offer

Blind and partially sighted, the majority of whom are older and may have other health conditions, will still have access to services from the sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland.

Posted Friday, 27 March 2020 News type: News story

RNIB services are still available in Edinburgh

Blind and partially sighted people are still able to access services from sight loss charity RNIB Scotland, whose main office is based in Edinburgh.

Posted Friday, 27 March 2020 News type: News story

RNIB responds to the Covid-19 situation

In this time of uncertainty with regard to coronavirus, RNIB is putting the welfare of its customers, volunteers and employees first and is following the UK Government’s advice.

Posted Tuesday, 17 March 2020 News type: Press release

Too many people are needlessly losing their sight. Transforming our eye care services must be a priority

Imagine waking up every day worrying if your vision has deteriorated a little more.

Posted Monday, 16 March 2020 News type: News story

RNIB comments on Government’s consultation on pavement parking

Posted Friday, 13 March 2020 News type: Press release

RNIB comments on decision to delay London Marathon

Posted Friday, 13 March 2020 News type: Press release

How to log complaints about audio description

Ofcom Code on Television Access Services sets targets for the audio-description that broadcasters in the UK are required to provide under the Communications Act 2003.

Posted Friday, 13 March 2020 News type: Article

Steps must be taken to contain rise in sight loss in Scotland

Scotland is at the forefront of eye-health provision a major conference in Glasgow will hear today - but the number of people with sight loss could still double unless steps are taken to contain the rise.

Posted Tuesday, 3 March 2020 News type: News story

South Wales Man calls for pavement parking to end after being hit by car

Steve Lawrence, 62, from Talbot Green, is calling for an end to pavement parking after he was hit by a car in December.

Posted Friday, 28 February 2020 News type: News story