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News, Blogs and Case Studies

Building a Stronger Support System for Vision Impairment in Scotland

Scotland’s vision impairment sector faces some pressing challenges that impact people’s ability to live fully and independently.

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Sight Scotland's Mobility Matters: Let’s Make Our Streets Safer for the Visually Impaired

Mobility Matters: This post is all about an important piece of research commissioned by Guide Dogs in response to concerns raised by blind and partially sighted people around certain elements of infrastructure on pavements and roads.

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Judith Takes Boccia To Birmingham

Judith Crawford, Sporting and Partnerships Worker at Sight Scotland Veterans, had the exciting opportunity last week to share her expertise with a variety of organisations from across the UK by leading Boccia workshops at the 2024 Visionary Conferenc

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First Blind Yoga Classes Launched by Sight Scotland

Sight Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever yoga classes specifically designed for people living with vision impairment.

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Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans write to NHS Lothian for answers on the 6-month emergency closure of the Edinburgh eye Pavilion

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, an essential provider of eye health care for NHS Lothian patients, will be closed for 6 months from the end of October to undergo urgent plumbing repairs.

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Participate in Sight Scotland funded research

Scottish Vision Services Steering Group (SVSSG) research participation.

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Mobility Matters blog: pedestrian accessibility across the city of Edinburgh

Caroline Hedley, one of seven Rehabilitation & Mobility Workers covering Edinburgh, East Lothian & Midlothian for Sight Scotland, talks about pedestrian accessibility across the city of Edinburgh in her latest Mobility Matters blog.

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City Of Edinburgh Council urged to clarify how £50K will improve safety at dangerous junction

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are calling on the City of Edinburgh Council to clarify how the funds allocated for improving the junction of Telford Road, Hillhouse Road, and Strachan Road will enhance pedestrian safety.

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Venues Place Accessibility First At Edinburgh Fringe

Summerhall and Zoo Venues prioritised accessibility at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe by teaming up with Sight Loss Councils and Sight Scotland’s Policy Group to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors, including those with visual impairments.

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Nikolaos Takes on Half Marathon to Raise Awareness for Sight Scotland and High Eye Pressure

Nikolaos Koutris, 37, originally from Greece and now residing in Edinburgh, has been inspired to run a half marathon for Sight Scotland after being diagnosed with high eye pressure.

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Kieran Crosby’s Work Life Transformed As He Becomes First UK User of Orcam MyEye Pro 3

Sight Scotland’s Kieran Crosby, who is severely dyslexic, has become the first UK user of the Orcam My Eye Pro 3.

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Leah Takes A Jump To Better Life With Sight Scotland

Leah Cameron, 22, who suffered vision impairment through an acquired brain injury, is getting ready to take a big jump forward to say thank you to the charity which has transformed her life.

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