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Motion · S6M-01335 · 22 Sep 2021

Sight Scotland Launches Support Line

Lodged by Stuart McMillan (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Sight Scotland on the launch of its new national support line during National Eye Health Week; understands that the national support line is part of Sight Scotland’s new Family Wellbeing Service, which aims to reach everyone living with sight loss across Scotland; notes that the support line was officially launched by the Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport on 22 September 2021; understands that the support line is free and open during office hours, and that a person can get in touch by telephone, email or by requesting a call back from an adviser; recognises the expertise and support provided by the charity to help people, and their families, affected by visual impairment; believes that it is vital that advice and information on sight loss conditions, adapting to and coping with sight loss, maintaining independence, and financial support are provided, and commends Sight Scotland for delivering this new and important service for people living with sight loss across Scotland.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.