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New plans from the UK Government to tackle pavement parking in England

Stuart Mitchell

RNIB welcomes the announcement of new powers for councils to tackle pavement parking in England, the biggest barrier for blind and partially sighted pedestrians, but we urge government to go further. A new proposal announced this week stops short of a full ban, but instead would give local powers to councils to stop parking in specific areas more easily. The much awaited policy change comes more than five years after a public consultation on pavement parking in England held under the previous UK government. What has been proposed? While RNIB…

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ECLO service wins prestigious AQS standard

Stuart Mitchell

RNIB’s flagship support service for people with eye conditions and sight loss has been awarded the prestigious Advice Quality Standard (AQS) – the only quality standard for organisations working in social welfare and law. The standard was achieved by RNIB’s Eye Care Liaison Officer service (ECLOs) who are employed by RNIB in partnership with the NHS and work in eye clinics across the UK. They provide emotional and practical support before, up to and beyond a patient’s diagnosis. They also play a vital role in advising clinical staff about life…

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Edinburgh’s iconic floral clock celebrates 200 years of braille

Stuart Mitchell

Edinburgh’s iconic floral clock- the oldest in the world- is marking 200 years of braille, the tactile code that enables blind and partially sighted people to read by touch. On Tuesday 17 June, the Lord Provost was joined by representatives from RNIB including visually impaired members of the community to mark the completion of the new design, which takes three gardeners six weeks to create. More than 35,000 flowers and plants are used in the clock, which will be in bloom until October. This includes plants like antennaria, crassula, echevaria,…

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RNIB publishes Gender Pay Gap report 2024

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the Government’s requirement for all companies with over 250 employees to publish their gender pay gap data, RNIB recently published its 2024 Gender Pay Gap report. The gender pay figures are calculated on data available on our reporting date, 5 April 2024. Matt Stringer, RNIB’s Chief Executive commented on the charity’s Gender Pay Gap report: “Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We must be the best organisation we can be if we are to make a real difference for blind and…

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RNIB launches Travel and Transport Survey open to blind and partially sighted people

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting blind and partially sighted people to share their experience of travel and getting around in a new Travel and Transport survey. This survey aims to gather insights on how recent changes in the UK’s transport infrastructure are impacting those with sight loss. With the rapid introduction of new cycling infrastructure, reduced bus services, and the rise of e-scooters and e-bikes, navigating our streets has become increasingly challenging for people with sight loss. These changes are not just inconvenient; they can…

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