Need to Talk here to help

Sir,

Yesterday (Thursday) was World Sight Day and a reminder that we should all take care of one of the most precious things we have – our vision.

But for the 10 people every day in Britain who begin to lose their sight, many find it helpful to talk through these feelings with someone outside their usual circle of family and friends. That’s where Need to Talk, our free counselling and confidence-building service, can help.

Launched with support from the European Union’s INTERREG VA programme, Need to Talk is available in Ayrshire as well as Dumfries and Galloway, Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, Argyll and Bute and the Western Isles.

Need to Talk’s counsellors and confidence-building professionals have extensive experience in supporting people impacted by sight loss and can help people come to terms with their sight condition and maximize their independence.

You can contact our Need to Talk team on 0303 123 9999 or email needtotalk@rnib.org. uk. For further information, visit rnib.org.uk/ needtotalk

Yours,

James Adams,

Director,

RNIB Scotland.