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"Comedy changed my life": Tafsila Khan tells her stand-up story

Two years ago, RNIB Cymru campaigner Tafsila Khan could never have imagined herself on stage. She had always been told she had a talent for wit but never saw herself as a performer.

Posted Wednesday, 1 April 2020 News type: News story

RNIB NI responds to coronavirus with specialist support

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is offering support to people affected by sight loss in Northern Ireland after unprecedented changes to everyday life.

Posted Tuesday, 31 March 2020 News type: News story

RNIB NI urges public bodies to make important information accessible

The need for accessible information has always been at the heart of RNIB campaigning in Northern Ireland.

Posted Monday, 30 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

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 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