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Forward Vision care home
Physical and Sensory Impairment19 beds

Forward Vision

Royal Blind School, 43-45 Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SG

About Forward Vision

Forward Vision is a specialist care home located in Edinburgh, providing dedicated support for adults with physical and sensory impairment needs. Operated by Sight Scotland, formerly known as Royal Blind Asylum and School, the home offers 19 beds and has earned an impressive average grade of Very Good (4.8 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in July 2024.

The home specialises in supporting residents with a broad range of complex needs, including visual impairment, acquired brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, learning difficulties, neurological conditions, mental health problems, and physical disability or illness. This breadth of expertise makes Forward Vision particularly well suited to individuals with overlapping or multi-faceted care requirements.

As a smaller, specialist home within the City of Edinburgh, Forward Vision benefits from a focused, person-centred approach, with its strong Care Inspectorate rating reflecting a consistent commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.

Last Inspection
24 July 2024

Care Inspectorate Grades

Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).

Wellbeing Support
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Very Good5
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Good4
Setting
How good is our setting?
Very Good5
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Very Good5
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Very Good5
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Care & Support Provided

Acquired brain injuryAutism spectrum disordersLearning difficultiesMental health problems (other than dementia)Neurological condition (other than dementia)Physical disability or illnessVisual impairment

Location

Royal Blind School, 43-45 Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SG

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