Support for deaf or blind people

Support for blind or visually impaired people

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We work with Sight Scotland who can support you to:
  • Learn or re-gain essential living skills.
  • Register as vision impaired or partially vision impaired.
  • Access specialist equipment. 

Contact Sight Scotland:

Information and Advice

Visibility Scotland has a Patient Support Service at the Eye Pavilion. They provide information and advice about living with a vision impairment. 

Visually Impaired Support Group

Newbattle Library hosts a Visually Impaired Support Group for those who have sight loss or visual impairment, their family or friends. 

Support from Midlothian Council

You may also be eligible for other support from Midlothian Council.