- Ben Shaw holding the model of the new centre
By Cara Sulieman
THE SCOTTISH War Blind celebrated the start of work on their multimillion pound facility yesterday (Tues).
The new centre is backed by Iraq hero Ben Shaw, 26, who lost his eyesight in a roadside bombing near Basra in February 2007.
As the charity’s youngest user, it is hoped the new Linburn complex – which replaces the run-down 1940s building – will provide brave war veterans like Ben to get the vital help and support they need.
Costing £3 million, the services in the new centre will focus on teaching the ex-servicemen and women how to cope with modern life without their sight.
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