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East Lothian and Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnerships announce new service provider for people with sight loss

East Lothian and Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) have announced Sight Scotland as their new service provider for people with sight loss.

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Sight Scotland and Visibility Scotland launch new partnership, extending support for sight loss in Edinburgh

Sight loss charities Sight Scotland and Visibility Scotland have started contracts as the new providers of Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership's visual impairment services.

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Walking 165 miles to Edinburgh's sights

Kirsty Smith says committing to a Sight for Sight Challenge is a great motivator to get out and exercise during lockdown. The keen walker raised more than £1400 in just 20 days.

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Sight Scotland launches Lothians support line to tackle need for family support for sight loss

Press release: Sight Scotland has launched a telephone helpline providing support to people with sight loss and their families.

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Lack of awareness increasing risk of sight loss

Press release: Scotland’s leading sight loss charity is calling for action to raise awareness of risk factors for sight loss, including poor diet and lack of exercise. 

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Treading the boards as a person with visual impairment

Kirin Saeed, who is registered blind, has written a play about her relationship with her care worker.

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Thank you for your support in 2020

The Royal Blind School's Christmas Grinch has a message to share...

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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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