Kelly was sleeping rough in a tent when she first visited Crisis Skylight Edinburgh. Legally blind and struggling with everyday tasks, she hadn’t had an eye exam for years. The thought of walking into a high street optician filled her with dread – she was embarrassed about her situation, nervous around new people.

But in the quiet surroundings of a converted church, just off the Royal Mile, with her lead worker by her side, Kelly agreed to an eye test. What followed changed everything. Vision Care not only assessed her for a new prescription, but identified a serious medical issue that needed immediate treatment. It was care that saved her sight – care she wouldn’t have accessed elsewhere.

Kelly’s story isn’t unique. In Edinburgh, people experiencing homelessness can often face barri

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