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Guides may come from outside the household in Scotland if needed confirms Minister
Blind and partially sighted people in Scotland can be guided by someone living outside their household, if necessary, Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Older People and Equalities, has confirmed.
People with sight loss can be guided - but limit time spent at less than two metres
Blind and partially sighted people in Scotland can be guided by someone outside of their household, if necessary, the Minister for Older People and Equalities Christina McKelvie MSP has confirmed.
Counselling service wins grant from Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund
A charity's support for blind and partially sighted people affected by the coronavirus lockdown has received a £11,500 boost from the Scottish Government's Wellbeing Fund.
RNIB receives £38,220 boost from National Lottery Community Fund
Sight loss charity RNIB has received a £38,220 boost from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue much-needed support to blind and partially sighted people during this challenging time.
People may risk losing sight due to fear of catching coronavirus in hospital
Up to 50 per cent of people with acute or urgent eye conditions may not have been attending scheduled eye-healthcare appointments because of concerns over coronavirus.
Scottish Parliament agrees moves to make elections more accessible for voters with sight loss
Blind and partially sighted people may find it easier to vote in secret in future elections following moves agreed in the Scottish Parliament today.
Lockdown is impacting particularly severely on blind and partially sighted people, new survey finds
Difficulties in social distancing are adding to the stress many blind and partially sighted people are experiencing in getting access to basic shopping, a survey by the charity RNIB has found.
New cycle-lanes must not place people with sight loss and other disabilities in danger
RNIB Scotland is urging local authorities to ensure that new plans to create temporary cycle-lanes do not endanger blind and partially sighted people.
Centenary celebrates a landmark change in the lives of people with sight loss
One hundred years ago today, 200 blind and partially sighted people from across Britain assembled in Trafalgar Square to demand more help from the state, rather than having to rely on charity and the poor relief system.
Eye screening checks for diabetic retinopathy postponed
People with diabetes are being advised that their normal routine eye-screening check-ups have been postponed due to the current coronavirus situation.