Eye Clinic Support Service, Scotland

Every day in Scotland, 10 people begin to lose their sight – but only one in six will be offered support.

Without support people may lose confidence and find it difficult to cope, leading to isolation.

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Our Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) services in hospitals offer practical and emotional support to anyone affected by sight loss.

Whatever your condition or needs, you’re not alone. With our expert guidance, you can find ways to:

Maintain your independence
Better understand your eye condition and treatment
Apply for helpful benefits and concessions
Use technology to help you do the things you need to do
Stay in employment or education, or take up new opportunities
Continue enjoying leisure activities.

Where our Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) services operate

All of our Eye Clinic Liaison Officers are qualified and experienced, offering support to a recognised UK and agreed standard. They can be contacted for advice and support through our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or [email protected].

Living with sight loss courses and phone groups

“Everybody looked a bit nervous as well but we soon got to know each other and then went on to learn lots of ways of how to cope with sight loss and it's definitely the best thing I've ever done.” - Hazel Kelly

Emotional and practical support

Through our Need to Talk service, we offer counselling support in Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire, Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, Argyll and Bute and the Western Isles.

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