Sight Scotland Veterans Stories

First Blind Yoga Classes Launched by Sight Scotland

Sight Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever yoga classes specifically designed for people living with vision impairment.

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans write to NHS Lothian for answers on the 6-month emergency closure of the Edinburgh eye Pavilion

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, an essential provider of eye health care for NHS Lothian patients, will be closed for 6 months from the end of October to undergo urgent plumbing repairs.

Face to Face with a Spitfire

Mick Seed, an Independent Living Worker with Sight Scotland Veterans, recently attended the Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum Airborne Forces Day and came face to face with the Loch Doon Spitfire.

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.

Hawkhead Centre's Successful NaviLens Trial

Amy McAinsh, our Assistive Technology Intern, recently shared her thoughts on the NaviLens trial at the Hawkhead Centre.

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.

Carers Week 2024: Putting Carers on the Map

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and to help people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

West College Students Support Sight Scotland Veterans

Sight Scotland Veterans recently teamed up with a group of fitness students from West College Scotland for personalised training sessions.

Kidscene Bark With Joy Over New ‘Doghouse’ From Sight Scotland Veterans

Children at Sight Scotland’s Kidscene were barking with joy recently over their new ‘doghouse’ style playhouse, which was designed and created by Sight Scotland Veterans.

Inspirational Veteran Dad Inspires Runner To Achieve Lifelong Ambition

Teri Evans, 47, from Stevenston, recently fulfilled a lifelong dream by participating in the London Marathon.

Do you struggle with mental health?

Do you struggle with mental health? As it is Mental Health Awareness month, Gemma Bromley, Sight Scotland's Community Services Rehabilitation and Mobility Officer, wanted to share a few fun strategies that she has learned over the last decade or so! 

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