RNIB Scotland (Royal National Institute for Blind People) This organisation is a Registered Charity
RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK's leading sight loss charity. We offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. We raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign for change to make our society more accessible for all. We want to change our world so there are no barriers to people with sight loss.
RNIB Scotland works on behalf of all people in Scotland with sight loss.
Last updated:
13/05/2026
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Services
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The Airdrie VI Social Group is a community-led group for people with vision impairments who want to meet and chat with other blind and partially sighted people in their area.
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A social group for blind and partially sighted people from Cumbernauld and the surrounding area.
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Haggeye is RNIB Scotland's youth forum that gives young people with sight loss a voice. Our members work together to help create a society where sight loss is not a barrier to living life to the full.
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Parent Pathways is a free and informal service for parents and carers whose child has recently been diagnosed with vision impairment, or who want to find out more about the support available.
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Our Digital Skills Volunteers provide one-to-one support for people with sight loss.
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We provide free specialist advice and resources for professionals working with children and young people with vision impairment, from birth to age 25, and their families.
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ECLOs work with medical and nursing staff in the eye clinic and the sensory team in social services. They provide those recently diagnosed with an eye condition with practical and emotional support.
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Our Helpline is your direct line to support, advice and products from RNIB to help you remain independent. We’re available from 8am to 8pm weekdays and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
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Our resource centre has a large selection of special equipment and aids to daily living to help you understand your diagnosis and live independently.
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It's good to talk. Our community connection events will hopefully include something to interest everybody. So please feel free to join us.
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We provide free, specialist advice for children and young people with vision impairment, from birth to age 25, and their families.
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This is a fortnightly peer support group for people with vision impairments and diabetes.
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The RNIB VI Gaming Peer Support Group provides a friendly online space for people with vision impairments to discuss video games and meet others with similar interests.
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RNIB has produced transition guidance for young people who are blind or partially sighted.
Contact information
You can use the information below to get in touch with RNIB Scotland (Royal National Institute for Blind People)