How do I contact the RNIB?
Call us on 0303 123 9999 If you have a question about living with sight loss, no matter how big or small, we’re here to offer support. Get in touch with us on 0303 123 9999, email [email protected] or say: “Alexa, call RNIB Helpline” to an Alexa-enabled device. You can also ask us a question using our contact form.
What do the RNIB do?
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is a UK charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people in the UK with sight loss.
What does RNIB stand for?
the Royal National Institute of Blind People
We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted people.
How many people in Scotland are blind?
Significant sight loss affects around 188,000 people in Scotland.
Do RNIB still collect stamps?
We accept all stamps: new or used, first or second class, foreign, first day covers, presentation packs or albums.
What are the sight loss advice services that RNIB provide to the public?
Speak to a Sight Loss Adviser by calling our Helpline on 0303 123 9999, 8am-8pm on weekdays and 9am-1pm on Saturdays. Choose option 3 from the menu. Say: “Alexa, call RNIB Helpline” to an Alexa-enabled device. Meet with one of our hospital-based Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs).
Is RNIB a good charity?
The reviews found a catalogue of failings at the charity including: a culture that was too insular and dismissive of external criticism from Ofsted, CQC and parents. a disproportionately high number of basic medication errors at RNIB Pears Centre.
Is RNIB a charity?
RNIB is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities. It was incorporated on 1 April 2014 and was registered as a charity on 10 April 2014.
Where is RNIB based?
London
The main RNIB offices in England are based in London and Peterborough, we also have specialist Talking Books studios in London.
What prescription is legally blind UK?
Visual acuity of less than 3 / 60 with a full visual field. Visual acuity between 3 / 60 and 6 / 60 with a severe reduction of field of vision, such as tunnel vision. Visual acuity of 6 / 60 or above but with a very reduced field of vision, especially if a lot of sight is missing in the lower part of the field.
What are the indicators and signs of sight loss?
What Are the Symptoms Of Sight Loss?
- Double vision.
- Blurry vision.
- Seeing flashes of light.
- Seeing floaters or “spider webs”
- Seeing halos or rainbows around lights.
- Seeing what looks like a curtain coming down over one eye.
- A sudden decrease in vision.
- Sudden sensitivity to light and glare.
What do the RNIB do with stamps?
By working with our partner Xchange Master, the RNIB is able to accept and convert postage stamp donations into usable funds for the charity. The majority of donations are consequently sorted into countries and sold to collectors for philatelic use.