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Building a Stronger Support System for Vision Impairment in Scotland

Scotland’s vision impairment sector faces some pressing challenges that impact people’s ability to live fully and independently.

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Royal Scots Drum Major Calls Marching in Cenotaph Parade One of Life's Proudest Moments

Andrew Keane, 78, from Livingston, who served over 24 years in the army, shares his gratitude to Sight Scotland Veterans for their support and for giving him the chance to march in the Cenotaph Parade again.

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Sight Scotland's Mobility Matters: Let’s Make Our Streets Safer for the Visually Impaired

Mobility Matters: This post is all about an important piece of research commissioned by Guide Dogs in response to concerns raised by blind and partially sighted people around certain elements of infrastructure on pavements and roads.

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Judith Takes Boccia To Birmingham

Judith Crawford, Sporting and Partnerships Worker at Sight Scotland Veterans, had the exciting opportunity last week to share her expertise with a variety of organisations from across the UK by leading Boccia workshops at the 2024 Visionary Conferenc

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hawkhead Centre's Successful NaviLens Trial

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

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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.

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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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