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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 updated:

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.

Cumbernauld VI Social Group

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A social group for blind and partially sighted people from Cumbernauld and the surrounding area.

RNIB Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs)

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Regions:
  • Dumfries and Galloway
  • East Ayrshire
  • Fife
  • Highland
  • Moray
  • North Ayrshire
  • Perth and Kinross
  • South Ayrshire
  • Aberdeen City
  • Aberdeenshire
  • Argyll and Bute
  • Angus

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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