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Orbis Brings Sight-Saving Glaucoma Training to Rural Peru
International eyecare charity Orbis has kicked off a five-day, on-site hospital training programme in Trujillo, Peru, to enhance the skills of local eyecare professionals in treating glaucoma.
Sight Scotland report calls for improved accessibility in Scottish venues
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have today launched a new accessible venues report, "Enhancing Accessibility: Venues and Visual Impairment," ahead of Scotland's summer festivals and Fringe in the capital. The report reveals significant gaps in accessibility and calls for comprehensive changes to ensure equal access for all.
£1 million gift from patient-focused charity for new centre for advancing eye health
Friends of Moorfields Eye Hospital, the charity providing volunteer support and patient experience services at Moorfields Eye Hospital, has pledged £1 million to Moorfields Eye Charity towards a new centre for advancing eye health, opening in 2027.
Stepper comes to the support of VCHP once again
STEPPER EYEWEAR has generously pledged to support VCHP again – marking the fifth year of engagement with the charity. This year’s £11,000 donation will be used towards the running costs of the Birmingham clinic, which runs every Monday at SIFA Fireside.
Blind people let their voices be heard at public speaking event
A group of people with sight loss have taken part in a series of public speaking sessions, with the final event taking place at Glasgow City Chambers in front of a delighted audience.
Sunflower Scotland delivers aid to Ukraine
Sunflower Scotland has been helping Ukraine since the second week of the war, first as volunteers and later as a registered charity.
Shetland actress stars in RNIB’s general election film
Sandra Voe (87) from Shetland, has stared in a film which highlights the need for accessible voting for blind and partially sighted people.
Leah takes a big jump to a better life with Sight Scotland
Leah Cameron, 22, who suffered vision impairment through an acquired brain injury, is getting ready to take a big jump forward to say thank you to the charity which has transformed her life.
Shared vision: Father and son navigate life with glaucoma together
Glaucoma UK is a charity dedicated to supporting people living with glaucoma across the UK. They’re getting ready for Glaucoma Awareness Week, an annual awareness raising campaign, which is running from 24–30 June.
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans appoint Paul Bott as new Chair of the Board
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bott as the new Chair of the Board.
Help provide a free eyecare service in Edinburgh to those affected by homelessness
We're thrilled to share that this summer marks a milestone for VCHP as we prepare to open our 10th clinic, a momentous occasion heralded by our inaugural venture into Scotland.
Moorfields Eye Charity appoints Dr Louise Wood CBE as new chair
Dr Louise Wood CBE has been appointed as Moorfields Eye Charity’s new chair and will succeed Mervyn Walker when he steps down from the role in July 2024.
