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Leading sight loss charity reveals urgent need for change in attitudes towards blind mothers

28 March 2025 | NHS Scotland, RNIB, Call for Change, Patient Stories, sight loss

Ahead of Mothers’ Day, leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has released research that shows the barriers faced by mothers with sight loss during pregnancy and into their first years of motherhood. This research...

Minister for equalities backs Sight Scotland’s push to break down accessibility barriers in Scottish venues

5 March 2025 | politics, UK, Scotland, charity, Kaukab Stewart, accessibility, patient information

Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart recently met with Sight Scotland’s Policy Group to discuss the importance of improving access and inclusion in Scotland’s venues. She stressed that everyone should have the freedom to enjoy life and visit places of their choice,...

Scottish Braille Press makes accessibility statement with new 60k braille printer investment

14 February 2025 | charity, RNIB, Louis Braille, Sight Scotland

The Scottish Braille Press, which is part of Sight Scotland, has announced a significant investment in a state-of-the-art braille printer to bolster its support for individuals with vision impairments across the UK. This new printer, imported from Norway at a...

Edinburgh runner nears 20th marathon to support sight loss charity

11 February 2025 | RNIB, Scotland, charity, donation, sight loss, marathon

For the past two decades, Archie MacGregor (64) has laced up his running shoes with a purpose that goes far beyond the finish line. He is soon to complete his 20th marathon in 20 years, to raise vital funds for...

Pioneering accessible technology conference returns to Glasgow in 2025

29 January 2025 | meetings, events, technology, Scotland, accessibility

RNIB Scotland’s Inclusive Design for Sustainability (IDS) Conference is set to return to Glasgow Science Centre on 17 and 18 March 2025, bringing together global tech giants and accessibility advocates to explore the future of inclusive design. The event, which...

Lord Provost commends Sight Scotland Veterans for incredible support during visit to charity’s Linburn Centre

24 January 2025 | Sight Scotland Veterans, charity, lord provost, military, scotland

The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Councillor Robert Aldridge, has praised Sight Scotland Veterans for the ‘incredible support’ it provides to veterans living with sight loss during a recent visit to the charity’s Linburn Centre in West Lothian. The Lord Provost,...

Bus driver swap sessions hit 50

21 October 2024 | charity, RNIB, Scotland, UK, news, patient stories, Swap With Me

Sight loss charity RNIB Scotland are marking their 50th ‘Swap with Me’ event with trainee bus drivers across Scotland this week. The hands-on sessions help drivers better understand the experiences of blind and partially sighted passengers. The sessions involve RNIB...

First blind yoga classes launched by Sight Scotland

16 October 2024 | charity, news, Sight Scotland, exercise, Patient satisfaction, community

Sight Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever yoga classes specifically designed for people living with vision impairment. These inclusive sessions offer blind and partially sighted individuals the opportunity to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of...

Ellen aims to inspire a future focused on accessibility

16 September 2024 | stargardts, macular degeneration, patient stories, Sight Loss Councils, Sight Scotland, Visibility Scotland, charity

Ellen Doherty, 47, who has macular degeneration due to Stargardt’s disease, became one of Scotland’s first Sight Loss Council volunteers earlier this year and is determined to inspire others to make accessibility a priority. Ellen and Callum Lancashire, Engagement Manager,...

RNIB gets ‘izzy-wizzy’ to celebrate Sooty’s 75th anniversary

10 September 2024 | charity, children, sight loss, Scotland, community

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) celebrates Sooty’s 75th anniversary by launching a new Sooty Collection Box, which has been given a modernised glow-up.

Seeing the Funny Side: Taking on the Edinburgh Fringe with Sight Loss

10 June 2024 | theatre, Edinburgh, Fringe, Festival, Scotland, Sight loss, comedy, entertainment, events, patient experience, RNIB

Comedian Jake Donaldson is partially blind, or partially sighted, depending on your outlook on life, but what’s it really like to be a visually impaired comedian?

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans appoint Paul Bott as new Chair of the Board

7 June 2024 | charity, appointments, industry, Paul Bott, Sight Scotland, Veterans

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bott as the new Chair of the Board.

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