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Take part in 'Seeing it my way'

  Help us make sure every blind and partially sighted person has access to the same...

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Good Access Award for the Linburn Centre

  The Linburn Centre has won a Good Access Award from Disability West Lothian. The...

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Another Award for The Linburn Centre!

The Linburn Centre, which was designed by Page/Park Architects, has recently received a Design...

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Scottish War Blinded

We provide assistance to veterans of the armed forces who have a significant visual impairment.

The New Linburn Centre
Our new award winning centre is based at Wilkieston in the west of Edinburgh. It is a centre of activity for members and residents within travelling distance, and a resource for occasional or short course use for members from further afield.

Services
The new purpose built Linburn Centre accommodates 35 members daily and offer services at no charge. There are a wide range of leisure and social activities available including arts, crafts, daily living skills, IT, gym and relaxation in addition to training opportunities for members. For those within travelling distance, transport is provided to and from the Centre free of charge, in addition to a hot meal.

Outreach Service
As part of our new development, Scottish War Blinded also be offers an Outreach Service. Outreach workers provide support to our members and are a one-stop contact point for dealing with statutory and voluntary agencies, offering assistance with benefits and daily living skills.

How to Become a Member
For details on how to become a member of Scottish War Blinded, please contact Centre Manager Rosie McLaughlin.

 

 

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