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RNIB invites supporters to join its inclusive, accessible Ben Nevis trek

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting people of all ages and abilities to take part in an inclusive and accessible trek up Britain's highest mountain this summer.

Posted Monday, 1 April 2019 News type: News story

Reaching your potential in the workplace

Reaching your potential in the workplace can be challenging, especially with sight loss. Matthew Clark shares his journey to employment as a young man with only 5 percent vision.

Posted Thursday, 28 March 2019 News type: Blog

Response to decision to reverse shared space scheme on Exhibition Road

Posted Monday, 25 March 2019 News type: Press release

Patients in England denied vital cataract surgery

A freedom of information request conducted by the Medical Technology Group (MTG) has revealed that 104 of the 195 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England restrict access to cataract surgery.

Posted Wednesday, 20 March 2019 News type: News story

RNIB welcomes new NICE quality standards for serious eye conditions

RNIB warmly welcomes the updated NICE Quality Standards and urge all providers to implement all six standards immediately.

Posted Wednesday, 20 March 2019 News type: News story

Stagecoach North bus drivers get a chance to find out what it's like to be a passenger with sight loss

Stagecoach North Scotland employees will take part in a training session today as part of the bus operator’s pledge to make its services more accessible to blind and partially sighted people.

Posted Thursday, 7 March 2019 News type: News story

Success in a legal battle over Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

A legal challenge to an incorrect PIP assessment has led to a blind woman being awarded £25,000 in benefit arrears.

Posted Thursday, 28 February 2019 News type: News story