Dear editor We’re well into festive period, and I imagine your readers have begun to see stacks of Christmas cards land on their doorstep, full of festive wishes from friends and family. These messages inside cards mean a lot to us this time of year, but here at RNIB Cymru we’re just as interested in…
Below, please find a letter letting you and your readers know all about how we’re helping children with sight loss receive a letter from Father Christmas in a format that’s accessible to them. We’d love for children across Wales to feel included in the magic of Christmas – regardless of their level of sight –…
Dear editorFrom visiting Christmas markets and trimming our trees, to visiting lovedones and indulging in our favourite treats, the festive season is here.But did your readers know that saving stamps from your Christmas cardenvelpes can help support blind and partially sighted people all overWales?By donating these stamps donated to RNIB Cymru, we can turn theminto…
Dear Editor, As the countdown to Christmas continues, Santa has teamed up with RNIB Cymru’s elves to make the festive season extra magical for children with vision impairment in Wales. The expert elves are helping Santa to make his letters to children available in accessible formats, including audio, large print, and braille. Of course, Santa speaks…
For the attention of the Editor, sent on behalf of RNIB Cymru’s Director Ansley Workman: Usually, during National Eye Health Week (23 – 29 of September) we encourage your readers to book their regular eye test and take small but vital steps to protect their vision. But, this time, we have bigger concerns to share…
The RNIB See Differently Awards, supported by People’s Postcode Lottery, recognise and celebrate outstanding work supporting people with sight loss. Hosted by standup comedian, Jamie MacDonald, the awards took place on Tuesday 21 May. A campaigner from Cardiff has won an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of her campaigning efforts to improve the accessibility of…
Dear Editor As many of your readers with children will know, World Book Day is almost here, with the big day taking place this Thursday, March 7. This year’s theme is “Read your Way” and at RNIB Cymru we’re fully embracing that philosophy! However children want to enjoy one of this year’s free books, we’re…
Nominations for the RNIB See Differently Awards 2024 are nowopen.Building on the success of the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s(RNIB’s) previous award ceremonies, the 2024 event will recognise andreward individuals and organisations taking positive action to improvethe lives of blind and partially sighted people.RNIB Cymru are now seeking nominations in Wales, with award winnersto…
Rhiannon, a young girl in a red Christmas jumper, smiles while holding a letter from Santa in a shiny silver envelope Dear EditorOnce again it’s that time of year when people all over Wales startpreparing for Christmas.Here at RNIB Cymru, we’ve been busy making preparations of our own,creating a magical Christmas for children with sight…
The following statement is RNIB Cymru’s response to the expected launch of the Welsh Government’s new optometry campaign later this week: “In response to Health Minister Eluned Morgan’s launch of the ‘Help us Help you’ optometry campaign, RNIB Cymru’s Director Ansley Workman says: “Visiting your local optometrists (optician) is about so much more than checking…
