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We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Header photo: a mum, who is holding her cane, smiling at her young son.
UK
Joined January 2009
When a child is diagnosed with a vision impairment, like baby Jimmy on EastEnders, there will be difficult times and conflicting emotions. But ultimately, with the right support, any child can thrive.
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☎️ Important news for UK landline telephone customers. The UK’s analogue landline telephone system will be switched off and replaced by a digital network. Find out why the change is happening and what support is available as we speak with @bt_uk. https://t.co/F3fmfzwM57
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Today the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP has announced the 2025 Autumn Budget. 🧵
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“Never again must decisions affecting all aspects of people’s daily lives be made without involving blind and partially sighted and disabled people from the very start.” https://t.co/tzEZy6Tzx6
covid19.public-inquiry.uk
A brief summary of the report by The Rt Hon the Baroness Hallett DBE, Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on the core decision-making and political governance, dated 20 November 2025.
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Sophie Dodgeon, Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs at RNIB said: “Today's report lays bare how the UK government too often failed to recognise and respond to the needs of disabled people, including blind and partially sighted people. https://t.co/ERfhzdcQTz
The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, has today published her second report. Baroness Hallett is calling for the prompt and thorough implementation of 19 key recommendations. Read about the report or watch a short film by visiting the link in our bio.
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This review is a step forward - but action must follow. RNIB will keep pushing to make sure blind and partially sighted people can access, stay in, and thrive in work. Read the full report: https://t.co/ushwz8ICCu 8/8
gov.uk
Keep Britain Working is an independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.
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RNIB’s Roisin Jacklin said: “We are pleased the review recognises both the importance and challenges of the Access to Work scheme but remain concerned about the delays and cuts which many blind and partially sighted people are experiencing.” 7/8
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The review also calls for a Workplace Health Intelligence Unit to build evidence, and government reform to remove barriers and fix schemes like Access to Work. 6/8
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The UK Government has accepted the first recommendation: A new taskforce co-led by Sir Charlie Mayfield will bring together employers, disabled people, and experts to test solutions over the next 3 years. RNIB is ready to support this work. 5/8
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The review found that only 53 per cent of disabled people are in work and that fear, lack of support, and structural barriers are holding people back. Inaccessible recruitment and poor access to assistive tech are major blockers. 4/8
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RNIB’s Vivienne Francis said: “We cannot continue with a situation where people with sight loss are unnecessarily falling out of the workplace… This review must be a turning point.” 3/8
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Led by Sir Charlie Mayfield, the review held 150+ meetings across the UK and received 500+ submissions, including one from us. It heard directly from disabled people, employers, and decision makers. 2/8
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The Keep Britain Working review has today reported to the UK Government with recommendations to tackle the rising number of people out of work through ill health or disability. RNIB welcomes the report’s recognition of structural barriers faced by disabled people. 1/8
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Press play on independence: Sign our petition calling on Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to ensure that blind and partially sighted people get the support they need, when they need it: https://t.co/2FNaHTTA0z 3/3
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More than 4 out of 5 local authorities in England failed to meet RNIB’s recommended timeframe for assessments, with a fifth leaving people waiting over a year for support. This is putting lives on pause, causing many people to become isolated at home and lose confidence. 2/3
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Thousands of blind and partially sighted people across England are having their lives put on pause, unable to access the vision rehabilitation support they need to restore their confidence and independence. The reality is stark: 1/3
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That does mean that after 7 years, we’ll be saying goodbye to our current CEO, Matt Stringer at the end of the year. Thank you for everything, Matt. Wishing you all the best for your next adventure.
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Simon will continue driving forward our strategy of ensuring blind and partially sighted people can live the life they want to lead, without limits. We can’t wait to welcome Simon to the team in the new year.
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🧵We’re delighted to announce that Simon Antrobus will be our new CEO from early 2026. Simon joins us from BBC Children in Need with a wealth of experience leading organisations that build services and drive social change, opening opportunities for individuals and communities.
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It can be helpful to talk to and hear from others who have shared experiences. Our Seeing It Through support groups give you the chance to do exactly that, whilst being ran by a qualified counsellor. Got questions or would like to book on to a group? Email: CWT@rnib.org.uk 💚
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We want to better understand which improvements to post-diagnosis support should be prioritised and why. If you’ve had a sight loss diagnosis in the last five years, or are a friend or family member of someone who has, share your thoughts: https://t.co/c4pTFcdOjl
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