Tag: RNIB

RNIB Post Update on their Independent Review

Stuart Mitchell

On Friday the 27th July the RNIB posted the following statement on their website to update on their Independent Review:  Earlier this year, serious concerns were raised about our safeguarding governance at RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning. In April, we announced that we would be launching an Independent Review to get to the bottom of what went wrong. This Review will help us learn from our mistakes and make any necessary improvements across all of our regulated care and education services to help ensure this doesn’t happen again. We’ve…

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New Chair of RNIB Launches How I See Film

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched a new film, How I See, demonstrating modern life through the eyes of blind and partially sighted people. It coincides with the charity’s 149th birthday today, 16 October 2017. The film was launched by RNIB’s new Chair Eleanor Southwood to help raise awareness of what living with sight loss is like. The 35-year-old is the youngest Chair of RNIB and the first woman to hold the role. Eleanor will lead RNIB’s 12-strong Board of Trustees, 10 of who are, like…

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Diabetes Scotland and RNIB Scotland launch new ad with star Brian Cox

Stuart Mitchell

Diabetes Scotland have joined forces with RNIB Scotland to raise awareness of diabetic retinopathy and the importance of regular eye screening.  Their campaign, How Do You See Scotland?, is supported by Hollywood actor Brian Cox. Brian Cox says: “Like many Scots, I’m living with diabetes and I’m aware of the various challenges it can bring. So I make sure I attend my appointments, including retinopathy screening. Don’t lose sight of what’s important. Get your eyes checked.” “I’m proud to support the How Do You See Scotland? campaign from Diabetes Scotland and RNIB…

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Unique C4 ad break allows viewers to experience sight loss conditions

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4 has partnered with Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), alongside five advertisers to enable viewers for the first time to ‘see’ an ad break through the eyes of two million people living with sight loss conditions in the UK today. This unique campaign raises awareness of the importance of eye care and was broadcast during Channel 4’s The Undateables at approx. 9.15pm and 9.30pm on Monday 18th September 2017, to coincide with National Eye Health Week. The application of different visual filters across ads for O2, Paco…

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