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Get hands on with our products

Posted 12/02/25 | Advice

If you'd like to find out more about the products we offer, you can book a consultation in one of our Products for Life Stores.  You can chat to ou...

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How can I show people I have sight loss?

Posted 12/02/25 | Advice

If you're not ready for a guide cane or long cane, you can carry a symbol cane to let people around you know that you have sight loss. A symbol can...

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Cataract and how it affects what you see

Posted 22/01/25 | Advice

Louise Gow, RNIB's head of optometry, low vision and eye health, shares useful information about cataracts and how to make the most of your vision ...

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My top six braille products from RNIB

Posted 17/12/24 | Advice

As we celebrate 200 years of braille, Dave Williams, RNIB's Inclusive Design Ambassador and chair of the Braillists Foundation, shares his enthusia...

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How can I keep up with what’s on TV?

How can I keep up with what’s on TV?

Posted 18/09/24 | Advice

If good lighting and a magnifier aren’t cutting it, and you can no longer read regular TV listings, fear not – you don’t have to miss your favourit...

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How do I label my stuff?

How do I label my stuff?

Posted 18/09/24 | Advice

Whether you want to be sure you've pulled the right DVD off the shelf, you've picked up soup not rice pudding, or that you're putting on your lucky...

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How do I make a cuppa?

How do I make a cuppa?

Posted 18/09/24 | Advice

If you’re adjusting to sight loss, the thought of pouring boiling water into a mug might be intimidating. We’re here to reassure you that you can b...

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