Royal Blind Adult Services
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Edinburgh
EH10 4SG
Tel: 0131 446 3104
Fax: 0131 447 9266
adultservices@royalblind.org
Forward Vision and Allermuir are part of Royal Blind, registered charity : SC017167
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Charity concern over rising attainment gap for blind and partially sighted pupils
Press Release | 25/02/2020
Today Royal Blind has raised concerns over new figures which show a widening gap for pupils with visual impairment progressing to positive destinations compared to pupils without additional support needs. The Scottish Government’s new figures on leaver destinations published today show that there has been a decrease in the number of pupils with visual impairment who progress to higher education, training or employment.
New study finds people left to cope alone with emotional impact of sight loss
Press Release | 22/12/2019
The mental health problems that arise from sight loss are too often sidelined, leaving people to cope with depression and anxiety on their own according to a major new study published today. Sight loss can have a significant emotional and psychological impact on people’s lives, with fear, isolation, loss of self-esteem and depression having an impact.
ViewBraeside House win at Scottish Care Awards
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A senior carer at Royal Blind’s care home for older people, Braeside House in Liberton has won a coveted award at the Scottish Care Awards.
ViewCall for action as people with sight loss miss out on Self-directed Support
Press Release | 07/11/2019
Research by Scotland’s biggest sight loss charity Royal Blind has revealed low awareness among blind and partially sighted people of the Scottish Government’s flagship social care policy.
ViewSight 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.
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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.
ViewNew 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.
ViewRoyal 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.
ViewNew 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.
ViewNew 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.
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