By inviting your MP to become an RNIB Champion, they get practical advice to better represent their blind or partially sighted constituents and provide more accessible services. Better yet, it takes just two minutes to do: rnib.in/champ-bsky

Is your MP a champion for blind and partially sighted people?

Find out if your MP has signed up to work with RNIB to champion the rights of blind and partially sighed people in the UK.

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By inviting your MP to become an RNIB Champion, they get practical advice to better represent their blind or partially sighted constituents and provide more accessible services. Better yet, it takes just two minutes to do: rnib.in/champ-bsky

Is your MP a champion for blind and partially sighted people?

Find out if your MP has signed up to work with RNIB to champion the rights of blind and partially sighed people in the UK.

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Do you have lived experience of sight loss, or care for someone who does? We’d really like to hear your views on how eye care is currently experienced across the UK – and what could be done better to improve NHS eye care pathways.

Just two days left to let us know how you feel about self-driving taxis. 🤖 This innovative service is expected to start a public UK pilot in London soon. Whether pro or against, your views can help RNIB in working with industry and the UK Government to make journeys accessible: rnib.in/sdv-survey

Today marks the tenth birthday of the NHS Accessible Information Standard (AIS) in England. 🎂 As we blow out the candles, we have one wish: for Health Secretary Yvette Cooper to make the NHS Standard mandatory and ensure it's fully implemented throughout the NHS in England.

How are you impacted by the rising cost of living? We know that rising prices are impacting people in different ways. We’re running a short survey to understand how the rising cost of living is affecting blind and partially sighted people. Share your experiences: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XRZH36C

As Andy Burnham settles into his new role as Prime Minister, we'll be closely watching how the re-shaped UK Government delivers on the issues that matter most to blind and partially sighted people. Read our news item on the changes we’re campaigning for: rnib.in/new-pm

What blind and partially sighted people need from the new Prime Minister

If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you

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Today we were pleased to welcome Tracey, Mandie, and Kevin, from Manchester City Council, for a guided walk around the city. The walk helped identify some accessibility barriers in the city, but sparked productive discussions.

Today in Westminster our Policy Lead for Accessibility, Khadija, spoke at the launch the ‘Out of Sight, Out of Work’ Report, which has been authored by Lord Holmes. You can find the full report here: rnib.in/OutOfSightOutOfWork

Blind and partially sighted people have long said the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment process isn’t working. Now, an independent government review agrees. www.gov.uk/government/n...

First comprehensive review into PIP finds it is “not fit for purpose”

Personal Independence Payment is no longer fit for purpose and is failing to keep pace with how disability, health and work have changed over the past decade, the Timms Review has found.

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Really powerful discussion at this week’s APPG for Eye Health and Visual Impairment. Khadija, RNIB Policy Lead for Accessibility, spoke at the event which was joined by people with lived experience, clinicians, and policymakers — all focused on digital health accessibility and the NHS App.

We all have individual strengths and talents. This #DeafblindAwarenessWeek2026 we’re putting the spotlight on the abilities of every deafblind person with the #SeeHearUs campaign. Check the link below to find out more and get involved 👇 deafblind.org.uk/.../deafblin...

We’re supporting @deafblinduk.bsky.social's #SeeHearUs campaign this #DeafblindAwarenessWeek2026. This year’s campaign spotlights the unique strengths of every deafblind person. Find out more 👇 deafblind.org.uk/get-involved...

We hear from many blind and partially sighted people who find online banking inaccessible, or simply prefer in-person banking. But as more branches close, there isn't always an option to manage finances in any other way. 💸

Driverless taxis are no longer just for science-fiction. 🤖 Self-driving taxis are coming to London this year in a public pilot. If you’re blind or partially sighted, tell RNIB what would make them feel safe, accessible and inclusive. Take our short survey: rnib.in/sdv-survey

“We really need to make sure this process starts working for people with sight loss.” Access to Work support helps people with sight loss get into, and stay in, work. But delays and cuts are having a real impact. Listen to our conversation with Allan on Connect Radio: audioboom.com/posts/891010...

Can UK Government’s Access To Work Scheme Be Fixed?

For people with disabilities, the UK Government’s Access To Work scheme is a vital support for getting into, and staying in, work.

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The DWP’s hiring drive is a step forward for Access to Work, but it follows years of devastating delays. Blind and partially sighted applicants have faced waits of a year or more, with some even losing their jobs while waiting for basic workplace support. www.aop.org.uk/ot/news/2026...

Recruitment drive to tackle Access to Work backlog announced by Government

Nearly 500 extra staff members will be recruited to Access to Work, the Department of Work and Pensions said

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We spoke to Connect Radio to talk about an opportunity for blind and partially sighted people to share views on self-driving taxis, and give the latest update on PIP (Personal Independence Payment). Tune in to hear more! audioboom.com/posts/890934...

RNIB Campaigns Monthly Update - Self-Driving Taxis and PIP

For this month’s RNIB Campaigns update RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey was joined by Ross Meegan, RNIB’s Assistant Campaigns Officer to find out more about an opportunity for blind and partially sight...

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Self-driving taxis are coming to London this year, in a public pilot. 🤯 What does that mean for blind and partially sighted people? Share your hopes and concerns in RNIB’s short survey to help us push for safe, accessible journeys: rnib.in/sdv-survey

We welcome today's report on disability and employment from MPs on the influential Work and Pensions Committee. It recommends a two-week deadline for employers to respond to requests for reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. rnib.in/4tHnY3P

MPs call for two-week response deadline from employers to disabled workers’ requests for adjustments - Committees - UK Parliament

Work and Pensions Committee MPs have called for a two-week legal deadline for employers to respond to requests for reasonable adjustments from disabled workers in a report published today. The report ...

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Are you ready to lead? We’re looking for a Policy Manager to shape RNIB’s strategic policy work and lead a talented team. Find out more ⬇️ rnib.in/JoinOurTeam

We’re hiring a Policy Lead at RNIB. 🎉 If you’re passionate about driving change and putting lived experience at the heart of policy, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more: uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6...

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Earlier this week the UK Government set out its next set of plans for new legislation through the King's Speech. ⬇️

Journalist Selina Mills has described how she was forced to rely on her husband to vote in the local elections because accessible options weren’t available at her polling station. www.aop.org.uk/ot/news/2026...

Blind journalist unable to vote independently in local elections

The RNIB is highlighting the issue of inaccessible voting after journalist Selina Mills was forced to let her husband fill in her ballot paper in Pimlico yesterday

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We welcome the UK Government’s decision to extend Personal Independence Payment (PIP) review periods for most new claimants, aged 25 and over. But this change doesn't go far enough for blind and partially sighted people. www.mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-an...

DWP announces rule change that will benefit nearly four million PIP claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions has paved the way for free frequent PIP health assessments after charities called the current application process as "long, complicated, and emotionally distressin...

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Want to understand how your local council works, and how to influence change? With May’s local elections coming up, now’s the time to get involved. Join our free, fully accessible online workshop on 22 May, and learn how to engage with your local authority: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lobbying-y...

Lobbying your Local Authority

Join us online to learn easy tips on how to lobby your local authority and get your voice heard!

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Yesterday saw the publication of the 4th report from the @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social examining covid vaccines and therapeutics. We're pleased it included a section on 'Physical accessibility and accessible communications'.

The UK Government has launched a 10 week call for evidence as part of its review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), the benefit in England and Wales that helps with the extra costs of disability.

📣 Calling blind and partially sighted voters! Tom is here to explain what you need to know about the upcoming elections on 7th May and how you can request reasonable adjustments so you can vote independently and in secret.

With local elections coming up, you have a right to request a reasonable adjustment to vote. If you need support to vote independently, we encourage you to contact your local Returning Officer or local electoral services as early as possible. ⬇️

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🧵 On Thursday, 7th May, voters in Scotland and Wales head to the polls for parliamentary elections, while voters in many parts of England will have council and mayoral elections. Here are the key deadlines you need to know so you’re ready to vote.