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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans Appoint Paul Bott as New Chair of the Board

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bott as the new Chair of the Board.

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.

Mum And Daughter's Tartan Team Up For Sight Scotland

Eilidh Mercer and her daughter Freya are embarking on a fundraising journey across Scotland, participating in three Kiltwalks to say thank you to Sight Scotland.

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.

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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