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Glasgow veteran with sight loss praises Sight Scotland Veterans' support through pandemic

A Glasgow veteran with sight loss has praised the specialist support he receives from Sight Scotland Veterans - regaining his independence in lockdown.

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Sight Scotland Veterans' support helps Aberdeenshire veteran regain independence in lockdown

Press 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.

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Aultbea WWII veteran with sight loss regains love of reading with specialist magnifier

Press release: Aultbea WWII veteran with sight loss regains love of reading with Sight Scotland Veterans' support and specialist equipment

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Sight Scotland launches Lothians support line to tackle need for family support for sight loss

Press release: Sight Scotland has launched a telephone helpline providing support to people with sight loss and their families.

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Sight Scotland Veterans strike up friendships remotely through Age Scotland’s Comradeship Circles group call service

Press release: Aberdeenshire veterans with sight loss supported by Sight Scotland Veterans are keeping up vital social connections during pandemic restrictions via Age Scotland’s group phone call service. 

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RAF veteran who served in the Far East reveals VJ Day diary

This article was first published in August 2020 when Sight Scotland Veterans was known as Scottish War Blinded.  

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Emotional impact of sight loss

We share some of the findings from our Emotional Support for Sight Loss report to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2020.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Top tips for mental wellbeing during lockdown

This article was first published in May 2020 when Sight Scotland Veterans was known as Scottish War Blinded.

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WWII Desert Rat shares experiences of battle in Africa and Europe

An Army veteran who was involved in the Western Desert Campaign in Africa and the Normandy Landings recalls his experience of serving in harsh and unforgiving terrain throughout the Second World War.

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Rutherglen veteran and former WWII telegram boy recalls Glasgow VE Day memories

Press release: A former World War Two telegram boy has recalled memories of life in wartime Glasgow to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. 

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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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