We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Header photo: two young people laugh as they play video games.The homepage of the Royal National Institute of Blind People. Discover how the RNIB supports blind people and those with visual impairments.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: The RNIB works to make life more equitable for people with sight loss, focusing on areas such as education, employment, healthcare, and travel. It provides critical support services, including the Sight Loss Advice Service, which supported over 100,000 people, and Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs) who helped over 60,000 individuals[1][2].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: The RNIB enhances the quality of life for blind and partially sighted people by offering practical and emotional support, helping them overcome barriers, and boosting their confidence. It also provides access to resources like RNIB Bookshare, which benefits over 47,000 students[1].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The organization campaigns against injustice, challenges stereotypes, and influences decision-makers to create long-term, sustainable change. It has launched significant initiatives, such as the "See the person, not the sight loss" campaign and the development of the Eye Care Support Pathway[1].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The RNIB supports employment and education, helps people stay in work, and addresses the specific challenges faced by blind and partially sighted individuals, such as accessibility issues and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on their well-being[2][5].