Sight Scotland Veterans Stories Page Type NewsBlogCase study Category Care for people with visual impairmentFor ProfessionalsLearning ResourcesLife skillsLiving IndependentlyNew to Sight Loss Sight ScotlandSight Scotland VeteransSupport for ParentsVeterans' service stories Filter Results Veteran's volunteering at the Hawkhead Centre recognised in Scottish Veterans AwardsDavid Carruthers' volunteering with veterans with sight loss at the Hawkhead Centre in Paisley has been recognised in the Scottish Veterans Awards.Find out more St Andrews veteran wins ‘Role Model of the Year’ accolade in Scottish Veterans AwardsGarry Cowan has won Role Model of the Year in the Scottish Veterans Awards - nominated by Sight Scotland Veterans for his inspirational mentoring work with veterans with sight loss.Find out more Supporting David at homeThroughout lockdown, David has received regular support from both his Outreach Worker, Gail, and his Rehabilitation Worker, Audrey. Read more about how we can support. Find out more 'Elated' veterans return to Sight Scotland Veterans' Hawkhead Centre in PaisleyTwo veterans with sight loss have expressed their delight at being able to finally return to the Hawkhead Centre in Paisley. Find out more Tranent veteran with sight loss enters virtual reality at Sight Scotland Veterans' Linburn CentreTranent army veteran with sight loss, Derek Meechan, has been trying out virtual reality on his return to the Linburn Centre. Find out more Veterans with sight loss enjoy boat trip with Wetwheels Foundation A 102 year-old former Royal Navy WW2 gunner and an Army veteran were among people with a disability who sailed aboard a specially built, fully accessible Wetwheels powerboat when the Wetwheels charity made its first visit to Scotland.Find out more Kinloss family raise money for Sight Scotland with Kiltwalk 2021 horse-rideA Kinloss family have raised £450 for Sight Scotland by completing a ‘Virtual Kiltwalk’ challenge on horseback.Find out more Rebuilding independence with Sight Scotland VeteransThree veterans with sight loss share how Sight Scotland Veterans' rehabilitation support has helped them regain their independence.Find out more Still Game's James Martin praises Sight Scotland Veterans' support as he shares sight loss experiencesStill Game star and Royal Navy veteran James Martin shares his experiences of age-related sight loss and encourages fellow veterans with sight loss to reach out for support.Find out more Glasgow veteran with sight loss praises Sight Scotland Veterans' support through pandemicA Glasgow veteran with sight loss has praised the specialist support he receives from Sight Scotland Veterans - regaining his independence in lockdown.Find out more Aultbea WWII veteran with sight loss regains love of reading with specialist magnifierPress release: Aultbea WWII veteran with sight loss regains love of reading with Sight Scotland Veterans' support and specialist equipmentFind out more Sight Scotland Veterans' support helps Aberdeenshire veteran regain independence in lockdownPress release: An Aberdeenshire veteran with sight loss says Sight Scotland Veterans' support has given him "a new lease of life and independence' in lockdown - helping him read and shop independently again.Find out more Pagination « First page ‹ Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … › Next page » Last page From the media? If you are a journalist or media officer and are looking to get in touch with our team, please contact: 07718 486323 Thanks so much for considering us.