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Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people with sight loss, their friends, family and carers.
Through our website and Helpline, we offer:
Advice about living independently and making the most of your sight
Eye health information
Emotional support
Help to get you the benefits you are entitled to
Advice about your rights and dealing with discrimination
Ggrants for household items
Access to our National Library Service
Over 1,000 products and publications through our shop
Links to voluntary groups and social services that can support you and your family.
Our Talking Books service is absolutely free. Giving you access to over 25,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children - more information on this page of the website: https://www.rnib.org.uk/talking-books-service
We run schools and a college which help blind, partially sighted and multiply disabled children and young people learn a range of skills, and we also provide residential care homes for older people with sight problems.
Who it is for:
People with sight loss and their friends, family and carers
When it takes place:
We are ready to answer your call Monday to Friday 8.45am to 5.30pm. Outside these times, leave us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email your enquiry to helpline@rnib.org.uk. Cost Free