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Sight loss charity raises concerns over treatment waiting times

Press Release | 27/06/2019

Scotland’s largest vision impairment charity is urging the Scottish Government to take action to ensure all patients in Scotland seeking treatment for eye conditions are seen within national waiting time guidelines.

Sight loss charity launches loneliness report at SNP Conference

Press Release | 08/06/2018

Today Scotland’s biggest charity supporting blind and partially sighted people will launch a new report highlighting the links between sight loss and social isolation.  Royal Blind is holding a joint fringe meeting with Age Scotland on the issue of loneliness as the Scottish Government prepares to finalise a groundbreaking nation strategy to tackle social isolation.

New home for blind and partially sighted adults rated ‘Very Good’ in first inspection

Press Release | 30/08/2017

The Care Inspectorate has praised the ‘positive and happy atmosphere’ of Royal Blind’s new residential home for disabled adults in its first ever inspection of the service.

Royal Blind Group receives Investors in People accreditation

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Scotland’s largest visual impairment organisation has received an award recognising its commitment to its employees.

Chief Executive of Royal Blind to step down

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New service for visually impaired adults officially opened in Edinburgh

Press Release | 07/11/2016

A ribbon cutting ceremony has marked the official opening of a new residence for visually impaired adults with complex needs.

New service Allermuir opens its doors to residents

Press Release | 29/08/2016

A brand new service for visually impaired adults with complex needs has opened its doors to residents.

Intrepid charity champions to take on 26-mile mountain trek challenge

Press Release | 17/06/2016

A mum-of-two will trek the length of a marathon through some of Scotland’s toughest terrain in just 12 hours to raise money for the charity that cares for her daughter.

Royal Blind Expands Adult Services in Edinburgh

Press Release | 28/03/2016

Scotland’s largest visual impairment organisation is expanding its services for adults with the development of a new residence providing community-based supported living in Edinburgh.

‘Care Home Idols’ trophy presented to teenage singer

Press Release | 26/03/2015

A teenage singer with a visual impairment accepted the ‘Care Home Idols 2014’ trophy on behalf of Forward Vision, to celebrate their success in a UK wide music competition.