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Royal National Institute of Blind People (National HQ)

RNIB is the UK's leading charity helping anyone with a sight problem. Their staff and volunteers work to empower blind and partially sighted people of all ages and remove the barriers they face, as well as preventing sight loss by:

* Influencing policy makers through their campaign work.
* Providing expertise and support services, Talking Books and a wide range of products and services.
* Encouraging direct involvement of blind and partially sighed people in RNIB's work via their membership scheme.

RNIB Helpline: Tel 0303 123 9999 (Calls charged at local rates, mobile charges may vary). Information, support and advice for anyone with a serious sight problem.

RNIB Customer Services for equipment and games sales and enquiries; transcription and library services; magazines; braille, Moon, large print and tape services: Tel 0845 702 3153 (local call charges), Minicom 0845 7585 691; Fax 01733 37 5001.

Opening Times:
RNIB Helpline: Monday to Friday 8.45am-6.00pm with the exception of Thursday when the lines will be closed from 3.30pm-4.30pm; Saturdays 9.00am-4.00pm.

RNIB Membership: £17.00 per year or £15.00 by direct debit.

RNIB Membership gives you the opportunity to:
* Tell them what is important to you and help them make a positive change for people with sight loss.
* Get up to the minute information on services and equipment to help you in your daily life.
* Receive their exclusive members magazine, Vision.

Registered charity number: 226227