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Information and Advice

Support for sight loss in the workplace

If you develop sight loss when you are in work, there is support for you and your employer to help you continue in employment.

Supporting VI people at home

A little bit of the right help and some determination can make all the difference to someone living with a visual impairment (VI).

Swimming with sight loss

Swimming is a great form of exercise for anyone of any age. Hawkhead Centre Officer and qualified swimming instructor, Abbie, shares her advice for enjoying swimming again after sight loss.

The importance of cooking skills for people with visual impairment

Lewis says it’s very important for young people with a visual impairment to learn to cook.

The top low vision aids for the visually impaired

Discover the best low vision aids that make everyday life easier, including reading aids and household items for visually impaired, with Rehabilitation Officer, Fiona.

Top five tips for eye health in older people

Though some eye conditions are hereditary, there are things we can do to try and lower the risk of developing some diseases or worsening existing conditions. Rehabilitation Officer Kate White gives her top five tips for eye health in older people.

Top tips for cooking with a visual impairment

There are plenty of techniques and pieces of equipment that can help blind and partially sighted people to cook safely.

Travel concessions and travel cards for blind and partially sighted people

A summary of some travel concessions and travel cards for which blind and partially sighted people in Scotland could be eligible.

Types of mobility canes for vision impairment

Mobility canes are a form of mobility aid that enable blind or visually impaired people to go about their daily business when out and about, especially in unfamiliar areas.

Understanding Deafblindness and why awareness matters

Learn what deafblindness is, how dual sensory loss affects daily life, and why Deafblind Awareness Week helps raise understanding and inclusion.

Unified English Braille (UEB)

Since braille's creation in the 19th century, different braille codes have developed in countries across the world. Today, the primary braille code in the United Kingdom is Unified English Braille