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:

Eye Clinic Support

The Eye Clinic Support Service by Visibility Scotland can support you with appointments at the Eye Pavilion.

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. 
 
For details on when the group meets, contact Newbattle Library:
  • 0131 561 6745
  • newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk

Support from Midlothian Council

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