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What you need to know following the UK Government’s spending review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves today announced the Spending Review, setting out budgets for government departments through to 2029. RNIB welcomes investment in the NHS and in transport infrastructure, but we remain concerned about the urgent funding needs of local authorities. Without immediate support for vital social care services like vision rehabilitation, many blind and partially sighted people face long waits for the help they need to live independently.
How we’re influencing the UK Government’s "Keep Britain Working" review
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) recently hosted an employment roundtable, in our London office, bringing together colleagues from nine national disability charities in the Disability Charities Consortium (DCC), employers, and the team running the UK Government’s independent review on inclusive employment, to discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.
All aboard? Our new report on navigating bus travel with sight loss
Buses are the most used form of public transport for blind and partially sighted people, and provide a vital service in getting to work, being able to attend healthcare appointments, complete education, and be part of communities. RNIB’s new #AllAboard report shows that particular barriers are making bus travel too challenging for many, and outlines the steps needed to make bus travel more accessible.
EastEnders airing visual impairment storyline
EastEnders is working with the Royal National Institute of Blind People on aa story centred around Lauren and Peter’s newborn son.
A recap of the 2025 local elections in England
Local elections took place in many areas across England on 1 May. Throughout the build up to election day, we worked to make the voting experience for blind and partially sighted people as accessible as possible. We engaged with local authority Electoral Services and supported blind and partially sighted people to request the adjustments they need to vote independently and in secret, as is our right. Read on to hear more about what we did, and what lies in store over the next year.
The NHS 10-Year Health Plan: What do blind and partially sighted people want it to include?
In late 2024 and early 2025, a major public consultation was held to inform the shaping of a new NHS 10 Year Plan for England, due to be published this June.
Contact your MP about proposed changes to disability benefits and Universal Credit
Last week the UK Government announced major proposals to change the benefit system which risk making many blind and partially sighted people worse off by hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds each year.
New research shows the unhealthy state of access to medicine and medical devices for blind patients
Blind and partially sighted people could become ill from medicines and medical devices, because they are not being listened to when it comes to designing, prescribing and administering treatments.
Changes to benefits and employment support: What you need to know
Yesterday, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, launched a green paper (a consultation paper) setting out the UK Government’s major plans and proposals to reform health, disability benefits and employment support.
RNIB signs open letter to the Chancellor opposing cuts to disability benefits
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has joined other leading charities in signing an open letter, organised by our friends at Scope, opposing cuts to disability benefits expected to be put forward this month.