After the General Election in May, we took the opportunity to write to the Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson MP, asking him for a meeting to discuss the impact Government policies are having on…
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NFBUK London Branch Special Guest Speaker – Wednesday 2 September 2015
London Branch of NFBUK invites you to hear our topical and inspiring Guest Speaker on the eve of Wednesday 2nd September. Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond, MBE, our Guest Speaker for 2015, has most recently published…
Press Release – NFBUK employs Development Worker
The National Federation of the Blind (NFBUK) are delighted to welcome Sarah Gayton as their new Development Worker. Sarah officially takes up her post on Monday 20th April. Sarah is well known for her campaigning…
PIP waiting time figures released – charities respond
Response to Mark Harper’s evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee on delays to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Rosanna Singler, Co-Chair of the Disability Benefits Consortium, a national coalition of over 50different charities,…
Press Release – updated policy document: A VISION for Rights, Citizenship and Independent Living
The National Federation of the Blind (NFBUK) has called on all the political parties to support their manifesto which highlights key support and services vital to blind and partially sighted people. A copy of the…