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 young 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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29 Apr | International Guide Dog Day Read more Go 21 May | Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Read more Go 23 May | Round 3 EBFL Tournament (England) Read more Go

RNC and Sergeants partner to build accessible travel skills Posted April 01 2026 For many people, catching a bus is an everyday activity. But for young people with a visual impairment (V.I.), the combination of engine noise, crowded aisles, and unfamiliar layouts can make bus travel feel overwhelming. Read more Go

Become an RNC Trustee Posted March 30 2026 Read more Go An evening of appreciation for RNC's volunteers Posted March 26 2026 Read more Go

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

Email: info@rnc.ac.uk

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

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