Sight Loss Councils, delivered in Scotland by Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland and funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are regional groups led by blind and partially sighted volunteers.

Our first events are in Edinburgh 25 April and Glasgow 30 April.

Sight Loss Councils, delivered in Scotland by Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland and funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are regional groups led by blind and partially sighted volunteers.

Our first events are in Edinburgh 25 April and Glasgow 30 April.

Our #FairRail campaign has been featured on The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) website.

It's time for Fair Rail.

Read the full article below:
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Sight Loss Councils, delivered in Scotland by Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland and funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are regional groups led by blind and partially sighted volunteers.

Our first events are in Edinburgh 25 April and Glasgow 30 April.

Jason MacMillan called in to Radio Scotland programme today to talk about older people and tech and digital exclusion.

You can listen to this mornings show below:
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Sight Loss Councils, delivered in Scotland by Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland and funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are regional groups led by blind and partially sighted volunteers.

Our first events are in Edinburgh 25 April and Glasgow 30 April.

Jason Turnbull from Hawkhead veterans centre is climbing 24 Munros this year to raise money for Sight Scotland Veterans! You can read more about Jason's epic challenge in the article below.

You can support Jason by donating here: ow.ly/vMzP50R88Xs

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Great to hear the pilot project for free companion rail travel for Blind Persons Concessionary Travel cardholders announced in Scottish Parliament in the debate on the Fair Fares Review. This must be implemented imminently so that everyone eligible can benefit from free companion travel.

Thank you Graham Simpson for raising #OurFairRail campaign in the debate on Scottish Government Fair Fares Review, highlighting the pilot project for free rail travel for companions of Blind Persons Concessionary Travel cardholders and your support for our campaign.

It's time for Fair Rail.

📺Tune into Scottish Parliament TV this afternoon for the Scottish Government debate on The Future of Public Transport - The Fair Fares Review.

➡️scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meetin…

🚆It's time to provide free rail travel for companions accompanying eligible Blind Persons Concessionary Travel cardholders.

Thank you to all who supported and attended the Big Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland last month. Sight Scotland Veterans was thrilled and honoured to be the chosen charity for this years event!

⭐️Many thanks to Alexander Stewart MSP for his
Scottish Parliament motion congratulating veterans Ian Hunter, Iain Young and Steven Williams on their fantastic achievement conquering the Cairngorms! An inspirational story and a huge well done to you all.

➡️parliament.scot/chamber-and-co…

⭐️Exciting News!

A pilot project to extend free rail travel for companions of Blind Persons Concessionary Travel cardholders has been agreed in Transport Scotland Fair Fares Review.

A great win for #OurFairRail campaign and another step towards accessible train travel for all.

Supporting veterans with sight loss is extremely important and rewarding, however it can be challenging to understand what they may be experiencing.

Here are a few things that you should know when supporting veterans with sight loss.

Congratulations to Wendy Dair and Jodie Burnett who are shortlisted finalists for the Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

Military Values in Business - Wendy Dair

New Service Leaver of the Year - Jodie Burnett

We wish them the best of luck in the finals this Thursday March 14!

Last day of #SCC24 !

Great to see you Lisa Cameron MP Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP and Stephen Kerr MSP.

Thanks for stopping by to talk about accessible streets, veterans support and the importance of eye health and visual impairment awareness.

Thanks so much Jeremy Balfour MSP for stopping by our stall at Scottish Conservatives conference to talk about how we can make our streets more accessible for people with visual impairment. #SCC24

Thank you Sharon Dowey MSP for stopping by our exhibition stall at Scottish Conservatives party conference to talk about the importance of street accessibility and support for blind and partially sighted people. #SCC24