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Epilepsy Tablets Recalled After Joint Action From Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Epilepsy Scotland

Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Epilepsy Scotland have welcomed the news that the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recalled epilepsy medication that contained a braille error on the packaging.

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William’s Marathon Mission: Running for Sofie and Sight Scotland

William Oviatt is running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise money for Sight Scotland to say thank you for all the help and support the charity gave to his family when his daughter, Sofie, was diagnosed with retinal dystrophy.

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Do you struggle with mental health?

Do you struggle with mental health? As it is Mental Health Awareness month, Gemma Bromley, Sight Scotland's Community Services Rehabilitation and Mobility Officer, wanted to share a few fun strategies that she has learned over the last decade or so! 

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Joint Deputation to the City of Edinburgh Council Transport and Environment Committee

As a joint deputation comprising of the City of Edinburgh Access Panel, RNIB Scotland, Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans, we would like to put our concerns on the record.

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Sight Loss Councils Scotland To Hold Inaugural Launch Event In Edinburgh

Sight Loss Councils (SLC) Scotland is set to hold its inaugural launch event at Summerhall in Edinburgh on 25 April 2024.

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Focus group welcomes people with experience of AMD

A new focus group is inviting people who experience Scotland’s most common vision loss condition to become involved.

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Fair Rail Campaign Win As Free Rail Travel Announced For Companions Of Visually Impaired

Sight Scotland, and its sister charity Sight Scotland Veterans, are celebrating a Fair Rail Campaign victory after Transport Scotland announced free rail travel for companions of blind and partially sighted people.

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Sight Scotland is Swanston Brasserie's Charity Of The Month

Swanston Brasserie has made Sight Scotland its charity of the month for March 2024 to help shine a light on all the great work the charity does in support of the visually impaired.

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More Than Meets The Eye: The Joy Of Baking Means Leah Is Loving Life

Leah Cameron, 22, moved to Sight Scotland’s Forward Vision residential services from a Dundee care home just over a year ago. She's loving being part of a community at Forward Vision and getting the chance to do lots of things she enjoys.

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More Than Meets The Eye: Angus, a drummer, takes the stage in Edinburgh

Feeling the beat in his bones, Angus absolutely adores playing drums. Now, the former Royal Blind School pupil is achieving his dreams, thanks to independent living skills he has learnt through Sight Scotland.  

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Our new names

We are proud to announce the new names of our two sister charities and share why we changed our names. We’ve continually adapted to ensure we're there for people with sight loss, and will be there in the future too.

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About us

For over 230 years, we have been supporting people impacted by visual impairment. We are one of Scotland's oldest charities and we're dedicated to empowering blind and partially sighted people to lead fulfilling lives.

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