Your gateway to
an independent future

A specialist residential college for young people with visual impairment

Welcome toThe Royal National College
for the Blind (RNC) in Hereford The UK's leading college for further education and training for the visually impaired.

Being a national centre of expertise for people with visual impairment, RNC provides a broad curriculum which is underpinned by specialist skills for life. The College experience is more than vocational and academic qualifications. It's about achievement beyond the classroom - developing self-confidence, personal independence and communication skills that are needed for the future.

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At RNC, every student increases their independence across all aspects of their life. You will gain skills to help you study, live and work independently. From personal and social development, IT, Braille and mobility to independent living skills such as cooking, laundry and managing your finances.

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03 Dec | RNC's Virtual Mystery Wine Tasting

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Massive thanks to Ross-on-Wye based manufacturer, Ultrafilter Medical, who have donated 12,000 medical-grade type I… https://t.co/Jsjli8K0zU

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RT @dylanmalpas: Nothing better than international matches. Looking forward to this weekends double header vs Germany ⚽️ 🧤 #🦁🦁🦁

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RT @TomWoWPR: Should blind people be able to walk safely around their towns and cities? Visually impaired campaigner Sandy Taylor emphatica…

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Ultrafilter Medical donates 12,000 face masks to RNC Posted November 28 2021 Ross-on-Wye based manufacturer, Ultrafilter Medical, has donated 12,000 medical-grade type IIR face masks to the College. Read more Go

College receives funding award to support disability football Posted November 15 2021 Read more Go RNC Celebrates Official Opening of Student Gym Posted November 10 2021 Read more Go

Contact us 01432 265 725 (Main reception)
01432 376 621 (Student enquiries)

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk

Press and media enquiries to:
mediaenquiries@rnc.ac.uk

Visit us at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DT

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