Motability Foundation and RNIB to explore how journeys can be improved for people with sight loss
7 November 2024
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Royal National Institute of Blind People, industry, charity, patient experience, blindness, partnership
A new innovation partnership between the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Motability Foundation will explore innovative ways of making journeys better for people with sight loss. The three-year partnership will see both organisations share their expertise...
Bus driver swap sessions hit 50
Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland are marking their 50th ‘Swap with Me’ event with trainee bus drivers across Scotland this week. The hands-on sessions help drivers better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers. The sessions involve RNIB...
RNIB unveils Eye Care Support Pathway to transform eyecare support for patients
More than 100 people came together recently to back a new patient-centred approach to eyecare support. Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) which has taken the lead on this work, hosted an event at Aston University in Birmingham on...
Ellen aims to inspire a future focused on accessibility
16 September 2024
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stargardts, macular degeneration, patient stories, Sight Loss Councils, Sight Scotland, Visibility Scotland, charity
Ellen Doherty, 47, who has macular degeneration due to Stargardt’s disease, became one of Scotland’s first Sight Loss Council volunteers earlier this year and is determined to inspire others to make accessibility a priority. Ellen and Callum Lancashire, Engagement Manager,...
“We’ve done it!” Blind London lawyer and boss climb 24 peaks in 24 hours for charity, SeeAbility
11 September 2024
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charity, community, Leber's optic neuropathy, optic nerve, patient stories, fundraising
“We’ve done it!” Blind London lawyer and his sighted boss succeed in climbing 24 peaks in 24 hours raising tens of thousands of pounds for 225-year-old disability charity SeeAbility.
Nikolaos Koutris takes on half marathon to raise awareness for Sight Scotland and high eye pressure
Nikolaos Koutris, 37, originally from Greece and now residing in Edinburgh, has been inspired to run a half marathon for Sight Scotland after being diagnosed with high eye pressure.
Dumfries and Galloway teen thrives as volunteer after sight loss
At just 18, Finlay Anderson has already achieved so much. Preparing to embark on a new academic journey at the University of Edinburgh to study Law, Finlay’s path has been paved with dedication to advocacy and volunteerism, which he began navigating from a young age after losing his sight.
North West retirement communities welcome eye health experts, as part of a regional tour demystifying cataract surgery
Around 30% of over 65s have cataracts, with over 25,000 Greater Manchester residents reported to live with the condition.
£1 million gift from patient-focused charity for new centre for advancing eye health
17 July 2024
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charity, Friends of Moorfields, handholding, infrastructure, industry, new hospitals, patient experience
Friends of Moorfields Eye Hospital, the charity providing volunteer support and patient experience services at Moorfields Eye Hospital, has pledged £1 million to Moorfields Eye Charity towards a new centre for advancing eye health, opening in 2027.
Blind people let their voices be heard at public speaking event
A group of people with sight loss have taken part in a series of public speaking sessions, with the final event taking place at Glasgow City Chambers in front of a delighted audience.
Shetland actress stars in RNIB’s general election film
4 July 2024
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politics, RNIB, charity, blind, partially sighted, patient experience, 2024, scotland, election
Sandra Voe (87) from Shetland, has stared in a film which highlights the need for accessible voting for blind and partially sighted people.
Leah takes a big jump to a better life with Sight Scotland
Leah Cameron, 22, who suffered vision impairment through an acquired brain injury, is getting ready to take a big jump forward to say thank you to the charity which has transformed her life.
