Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown praised the role of carers during a visit to Fife at the weekend.
The MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath attended a family fun day on Saturday at the Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline. It was organised by the Royal National Institute of Blind People in Scotland.
At least one in three people with a learning disability also has a sight loss condition, according to the RNIB, but it can often go undiagnosed because the person cannot communicate it.
Saturday’s event was specifically aimed at families who have children with a learning disability.
Mr Brown said, “The contribution carers make to our community is immeasurable, and I want to thank carers across Britain. Day in, day out, carers support the most vulnerable in our community, including those with learning disabilities and significant sight loss.”
John Legg, director of RNIB Scotland, said, “We’re absolutely delighted that Gordon Brown has lent his support to this important message, both as a local MP and as a parent himself.
“People who live or work with someone with a learning disability may not know if they have a visual impairment and how it impacts on their daily life. Our family day will tell them more.”