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Coffee tin with four squares spelling 'love' in braille in a graphic (and tactile) form

A perfect gift if you’re dotty about coffee

Posted 29/07/25 | News

Mr Dot, AKA Clarke Reynolds, famous for his braille-based art, has teamed up with Pepita coffee to produce coffee tins featuring his tactile braill...

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Part of the RNIB Legacy garden with tactile, high contrast planting and metal sculptures

RNIB Legacy Garden wins three RHS awards

Posted 22/07/25 | News

Everything came up (metaphorical) roses for the RNIB Legacy Garden at RHS Wentworth last week (16-20 July), which was awarded three top prizes by t...

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A person pointing to the NaviLens code on RNIB's braille advent calendar stickers.

Get the most from your products

Posted 08/07/25 | Advice

To help you get the best out of the products you buy from us we offer instructions in accessible formats and NaviLens codes on RNIB-branded product...

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A teenage girl is lying on a bed with a pink cover, while listening to something on a DAISY player

Kick back with a book

Posted 02/07/25

Looking for some reading matter to enjoy this summer? We have you covered… RNIB Library members have some brilliant new books to pick through, incl...

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Three squeaky plush bird toys in a row. Left to right: blue, pink, red.

Pawfect gifts for a four-legged friend

Posted 02/07/25 | News

Whether you’re a guide dog working nine to five, or a hound of leisure, you deserve a treat! Our new Crufts range is here to help hot dogs chill ou...

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A smiling woman with short, white hair smiles while using her Synapptic smartphone

Stay in touch with Synapptic

Posted 01/07/25 | Advice

If you’re looking to stay in touch with family and friends, retain your independence and keep up with the latest entertainment, news and YouTube vi...

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Front cover of July 2025's New Product Guide in large print

Download July's New Product Guide

Posted 09/06/25 | News

Grab your jam-packed July issue of New Product Guide in your preferred format – APDF, BRF, MP3 – to find out what's new in our Shop this summer. Ga...

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A person walking along a path in a park on a sunny day. They have a guide dog and are using a red and white mobility cane.

Deafblind awareness week

Posted 17/06/25 | Advice

More than 450,000 people in the UK are affected by deafblindness, a combined sight and hearing impairment. Although it can mean someone has no sigh...

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A woman, a young girl, and a labrador enjoy a picnic in the shade of a tree

Time to pack up a picnic

Posted 11/06/25 | Advice

Grab your pac-a-mac and your sunscreen – it’s National Picnic Week! If you’re digging out your pic-a-nic basket, we have some product suggestions t...

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