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We campaign for blind and partially sighted people's independence and inclusion. Also at @rnib.bsky.app Header image: The team at Downing Street.

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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
New RNIB research highlights the ongoing financial pressures facing blind and partially sighted people across the UK. rnib.in/col26
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The Cost of Living and Sight Loss: Financial Pressures, Independence and Wellbeing in 2026
If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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.
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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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
"How are you impacted by the rising cost of living?" written in a white box with a question mark on a blue background. A yellow speech bubble underneath says: "Fill in our survey and share your experiences."
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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.
Kevin, Tracey, and Mandie with RNIB's Terri and volunteer. They're stood outside a sandstone archway on a sunny day.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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
Khadija and Lord Holmes sat speaking into microphones, in a wood panelled room with red ornate wallpaper.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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...
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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.
In a cream room with dark wooden panelling on the lower half we have, left to right: Dr Hannah Brown, GP and subject matter expert for the NHS Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag, Anna Tylor (Chair of Trustees RNIB), Max Marulli Inclusive Design Lead, NHS England, Bernadette Warren Lived Experience Panellist, Khadija Raza Policy Lead, RNIB, Marsha de Cordova MP for Battersea, Balham & Wandsworth and Chair of the APPG, Henrietta Hughes Patient Safety Commissioner for England, Shockat Adam MP for Leicester South, Kate Horn Deputy Director of Product and Platforms, NHS England.
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deafblinduk.bsky.social @deafblinduk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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...
A speech bubble on an orange background displays the quote "Look at the ability rather than disability. We all have skills and gifts and deafblind people - given the chance - can be great contributors to the economy and society." The quote is attributed to Janice, and beneath the speech bubble is the hashtag #SeeHearUs and the heading 'Deafblind Awareness Week'
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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...
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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. 💸
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
“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...
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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...
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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...
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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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Policy Lead - Remote - Indeed.com
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Earlier this week the UK Government set out its next set of plans for new legislation through the King's Speech. ⬇️
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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...
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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...
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
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...
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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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
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'.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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.
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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
📣 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.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
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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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We had a great day in Sunderland last week, running an Accessible Voting Workshop in partnership with Sunderland and County Durham Society for the Blind, and Sunderland City Council.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
There's still time to help shape the future of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment. The UK Government is reviewing how PIP assessments work, and your voice matters - as disabled people will play a central role in this process.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The UK Government has launched a national consultation on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reform, and this is a key moment for children and young people with a vision impairment. Head over to our website where you can learn about how this may affect you: bit.ly/4seZpuL
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UK Government launches SEND reform consultation: What it means for children with vision impairment
If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Thanks to @lisasmartmp.bsky.social for joining us for a guided walk in your constituency, where we highlighted the barriers people with sight loss encounter on a daily basis when making walking journeys, and the importance of vision rehabilitation services in providing essential mobility training.
Three people, Rhys from RNIB, Lisa Smart MP, and Terri from RNIB, standing on a pavement outside a building, Terri holds a white cane and is accompanied by a guide dog wearing a harness.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Today, the government published its Representation of the People Bill, which seeks to extend the right to vote and new rules on political donations. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure
Foreign actors will no longer be able to use their money to interfere in the UK’s elections, as part of the biggest expansion of democratic participation in a generation
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Yesterday, RNIB met with the Democracy Minister, @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social, to discuss how we can work together to make elections accessible for blind and partially sighted voters.
From left to right: RNIB Policy Lead Tom Skelton; Democracy Minister Samantha Dixon MP; RNIB CEO Simon Antrobus; and RNIB Head of Policy Mike Wordingham, standing in the Minister’s office. All are dressed smartly and smiling.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Great to be in Parliament today to mark fifteen months since the APPG for Eye Health and VI published ‘Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives’- its report on barriers to employment for blind and partially sighted people.
Diana Johnson stood at a lectern, she is looking down at her notes and stood in front of a roll up banner that says 'All Party Parliamentary Group for Eye Health and Visual Impairment'. Diana is wearing glasses and a spotted navy dress with a red cardigan.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Access to Work is a lifeline, but many blind and partially sighted people are seeing their support cut at renewal. This week our campaigns team spoke to @rnibradio.bsky.social and explained why your experience matters. audioboom.com/posts/885419...
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UK Sight Loss Charity’s Monthly Campaigns Update 29/01/2026
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio speak to some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re working on at the moment. Hywel Davies has been finding out more.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
The Disability Confident scheme is meant to help disabled people into work – but employers can still reach the top level without ever hiring a disabled person. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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In Touch - Disability Confident Scheme, Blind Sailing - BBC Sounds
The government are planning to overhaul the work-related Disability Confident Scheme.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
We’re calling on Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, Great British Railways, and the rail industry to embed accessibility from the start.
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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Paul Goddard says that when he arrives at London Bridge rail station there is no one there to assist him “99% of the time”, despite him having made a reservation having on the Passenger Assistance app. Unfortunately, Paul’s experience is common ⬇️
Paul standing on a train platform with his yellow Labrador guide dog. He is wearing a hat and dark glasses and holding his phone. The photo is overlayed with the text “How reliable do you find passenger assistance at train stations?”.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Today the Department for Transport released new guidance on bus stop bypasses, sometimes called floating bus stops - places where a cycle lane runs between the pavement and the bus stop. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Calls to withdraw fresh floating bus stop guidance
New official guidance on the rollout of so-called floating bus stops is
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Why have we launched a report about trains? Accessible rail travel isn’t a “nice to have”. For people like Ross and Maqsood, it’s what makes independent living possible. In our report, they share what accessible trains mean to them, and why change can’t wait. 💪
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
“Overwhelming, stressful, complicated.” That’s how many people with sight loss describe rail travel today. We need consistency, reliability, and dignity on every journey.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Hear Erik talk to Connect Radio about our new Platform for Change report, where he discusses with Allan the numerous difficulties blind and partially sighted face while getting from A to B.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Passenger Assist is letting too many blind and partially sighted people down: of the people we asked, fifty six per cent aren't reliably met by assistance staff at stations when booked. That’s more than half of all journeys at risk.
Graphic on a blue background showing the statistic ‘56% aren’t reliably met by staff when they’ve booked assistance’. A simple icon of a stick figure with a cane looking confused, next to a question mark.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Britain’s rail network is a patchwork of accessibility. Our new Platform for Change report shows blind and partially sighted passengers face difficulties at every stage. This must change. Read: rnib.in/PlatformForChange
Graphic on a bright pink background with the quote: ‘I’ve been put on the wrong train, left standing for ages at an unfamiliar station…’. A simple line illustration of a train appears at the bottom.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The UK Government today announced reforms to its scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Disability Confident scheme overhauled to boost workplace standards for disabled people
Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workplace inclusion.
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
“Catching it early, they can be stabilised, they can be prevented from progressing in many instances, and we can keep people driving safely.” Dr Peter Hampson, from the Association of Optometrists, spoke to In Touch this week about proposed changes to driving law. 🚗
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In Touch - Eye Tests for Driving, Sound Without Sight - BBC Sounds
In Touch discusses proposals of compulsory eye tests for driving for the over 70s.
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