Meet Debbie

Debbie says:

"I previously worked as a Residential Care Worker at Sight Scotland’s Royal Blind School and I was in that job for 15 years before taking on my new role.

"I support people with sight loss and their families who are also impacted by this. I work mainly in Edinburgh and the Lothians, but do sometimes travel further afield.

"The support can either be face-to-face, over the phone or online. I offer practical and emotional support. This can be a home visit to demonstrate equipment, talk about their visual impairment, help with visual aids and adaptions in the home, IT and assisted technology support, form filling and signposting, or referring to other support services if required.

"I love that I do feel that I am making a difference. There is a great deal of job satisfaction and fulfilment, knowing that families and individuals no longer feel alone or isolated. I love that I am learning something new every day and I feel inspired by the people I support.

"I don’t see my job as 'just a job'. It’s so important to me that every person I work with feels valued, worthwhile, supported and that they have someone to turn to."

"I would urge anyone affected by sight loss, directly or indirectly to call our Support Line on 0800 024 8973. No matter what kind of sight loss you experience, or if your loved one is struggling with sight loss, we can help you and are just a phone call away."