Edinburgh

MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support)

Aims: To provide information and support to people born with Anophthalmia, Microphthalmia and Coloboma and their families. Services provided: Emotional and practical support and information Linking  members with other MACS people via social media and regional activities and events Financial assistance to MACS members who require equipment or services to help meet their needs Activities…

Urostomy Association

Aims: To provide information and support for people with a urinary diversion, their families and carers, both before and after surgery. Services provided: Regular magazine and other literature Open Facebook page and closed Group, to provide support Website Local meetings Trained volunteers available to provide peer support, both before and after surgery Opening hours: Monday…

Scotland Versus Arthritis

Our Vision A future free from arthritis Our Mission We won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatments and support they need to live the life they choose with real hope of a cure in the future. To deliver our mission we invest in world-class research, deliver high-quality services and campaign on the…

Bowel Cancer UK

Aims: We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer by championing early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. We’re here to stop people dying of bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate…

ClearVision Project

Aims: To give children and young people a wide range of interesting books which they can share with sighted friends, family and teachers, letting them learn to read more easily.  To let braille reading adults share books with sighted children. Services provided: The ClearVision process takes standard children’s picture books and adds the brailled text…

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