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RNIB Scotland (Royal National Institute for Blind People)

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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.

Last reviewed:

29/12/2023

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Services

Airdrie VI Social Group

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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.

Need to Talk

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Regions:
  • Ayrshire and Arran
  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • Western Isles

Need to Talk –advice and support service for people losing their sight

Being told you may lose some or all of your sight can be devastating news. Sight loss has often been compared to bereavement in...

RNIB Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs)

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Regions:
  • Ayrshire and Arran
  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • Fife
  • Grampian
  • Highland
  • Tayside

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.

RNIB Resource Centre: Edinburgh & Lothians

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Regions:
  • Scotland

Our resource centre has a large selection of special equipment and aids to daily living to help you understand your diagnosis and live independently.

VI Diabetes Peer Support Group (Phone)

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Regions:
  • Scotland

This is a fortnightly peer support group for people with vision impairments and diabetes.

VI Gaming Peer Support Group (Online/Phone)

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Regions:
  • Scotland

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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