Information Services.
The Wales Council of the Blind team is responsible for gathering and distributing information to the vision impairment sector throughout Wales.
We do this through this website, through our Roundup newsletter, social media, at our conferences and through various fora and working groups.
For more information or further enquiries please contact Richard Bowers at Wales Council of the Blind via richard@wcb-ccd.org.uk or telephone 029 20 473954.
Recent reports and publications.
New report looks at opthalmology services in England
'Looking after my Eyes' - Book from Seeability
Welsh Government launches Loneliness and Isolation strategy
Blocked in: the impact of pavement parking
Latest Strive Newsletter tackles wellbeing
Researchers' discovery could improve diagnosis and lead to new treatments for AMD
Report on transition experiences of young people with vision impairment
Responses to the Queen's Speech
Brexit and Disability - Common questions answered
How to complain about inaccessible websites - AbilityNet factsheet
Dual Sensory Loss Voting Guide
Report highlights problems faced by older people in accessing GP services
ECLO Framework documents updated.
Welsh Government publishes disability statistics
Welsh theatres need to improve their services for disabled customers
'Managing Better' - Three years of making a difference
Survey shows lack of awareness of the link between lifestyle and eye health
Advice on childrens' eye health
Welsh Government launch 'Action on Disability: The Right to Independent Living’ framework
IGA issues new standards for glaucoma patients
Retina UK publishes results of its Sight Loss Survey 2019
National Assembly report raises concerns about waiting list delays
'Managing Better' service building good relationships with key stakeholders
Report reveals the impact of welfare changes on disabled people
Glaucoma Treatment During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
New guide: Digital Inclusion for Health & Care in Wales
Parliamentary report recommends change to Disabled Student Allowance
Sensory health statistics for Wales published
Communicating with people with cerebral visual impairments (CVIs)
Retina UK reports on the challenges faced by working age people with degenerative sight loss
Information for adults with acquired nystagmus
Change 100 scheme - five year review produced
'Glaucoma in babies and children' - free guide from IGA
Advice on making natural heritage centres accessible to people with sight loss
'Messy and Muddy' - new guide to outdoor play from RNIB
Diversity in Local Government - National Assembly Report
How to make your museum more accessible to vi families and young people
Tips on producing an audio descriptive guide for museums and galleries
New guide for employers from RNIB
Society has little understanding of life for people with sight loss - New report from Guide Dogs
Disability Rights UK publishes guide to higher education
Research study confirms the benefits of Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs)
Norrie Disease Information Leaflet
Survey results show GP surgeries have low awareness of 'It Makes Sense' campaign
Second issue of Strive now available
Diabetic Eye Screening Wales publishes Annual Statistical Report 2017-18
Can I tell you about Nystagmus?: A guide for friends, family and professionals
Retinoblastoma Information for children & young people
'Easing into Nature with Sight Impairment'
NHS Wales produces final report on the Accessible Information Standard
Wales Vision Strategy 2018 - 2021 launched
'Making Nature Accessible' - Guide from British Blind Sport
Results of study on transition experiences of young vision impaired people published
'Is Wales Fairer?' - Report from EHRC Wales
'Music is a Vibration' toolkit from Sense
Your rights to accessible and adaptable housing in Wales
New patient standards to increase support for eye clinic patients
Swansea University report considers use of digital technology by people with sight loss in Wales
'Claiming Disability Living Allowance for Children' - Updated guide from Contact
CHECT publishes Impact Report 2015-18
UK Government responds to consultation on the accessibility of elections
Independent, confident, connected - new report from Scope on disabled people's lives
'Dealing with bullying ' guide from Contact
UK Government launches Inclusive Transport Strategy
Eye care for people with learning disabilities
'Unpacking Diversity' - report looks at barriers to standing as candidate for Welsh Assembly
Holidays, play & leisure guide for parents of disabled children
'Matching income with needs' - New research from TPT
Housing and disabled people: Wales's hidden crisis
Personal Independence Payment - a guide to making a claim
Disability Wales reports on access to taxis
Sight Loss, Home and the Built Environment
New guide for higher education professionals
New lighting guide from Thomas Pocklington Trust
Accessing Public Services Toolkit
Inaccessible gym equipment is a barrier to fitness for vi people
NICE issues new clinical guidance for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Report recommends new model of care for Wales
'Missing Voices' project produces report on findings
Guide to juvenile macular dystrophies
'Time to catch up' - report on TV access services
New Accessible Information Standard for NHS Wales launched
IGA advice on delayed glaucoma appointments
VocalEyes report reveals that only 25% of UK theatres provide AD performances
Nystagmus Information Pack launched on Wobbly Wednesday
Resources for teachers of vi students
New research on transition of vi young people to adulthood
Wales Eye Care Stats 2016-2017 released
Review of Health & Social Care in Wales - Interim report published
Housing guide for people with sight loss
Practical Guidance reports from Pocklington
Guide for GP surgeries should improve accessibilty for patients with sensory loss
'Get up and go' booklet aims to prevent falls
'Making sense of dance' - new resource from Sense
Importance of eye tests for people with dementia highlighted
Commons Committee reports on disability and the built environment
Welsh Pathway for Children & Young People with Vision Impairment launched
High levels of anxiety in patients receiving wet AMD treatment
'Being disabled in Britain - a journey less equal'
'Working with blind & partially sighted colleagues' - RNIB Guide
'Filling the gap where patients used to fall": Report on the impact of ECLOs
Disability Wales presents report on disability rights to UN committee
Eye health awareness in the black and minority ethnic communities in Wales
Report claims that UK is failing on disability rights
RNIB Scotland updates 'Sight loss and dementia' leaflet
Review of opthalmology services published
Report highlights the additional costs which vision impaired pensioners face
Vision 2020's Dementia factsheets updated
New guides for Welsh social services professionals and housing providers
European Blind Union produces Clear Print Guidelines
Patients' experience of eye care in Wales - survey results published
Sight loss, dementia and meaningful activity
'Small Changes, Big Difference' - making sport more accessible for vi women
The State of the Nation - Eye Health 2016
How Accessible is Access to Work in Wales? 3 years on.
RNIB publishes latest evidence-based reviews
Assistive & Inclusive Home Technology Guide from Pocklington Trust
10 principles of good practice in vision rehabilitation
Parents guide to vision impairment from RNIB
Report calls for more funding for research into AMD
Management of glaucoma patients in care homes: new research
Booklet raises awareness of eye health issues
'My Voice 2015' - views and experiences of blind and partially sighted people in the UK
Eye care is a public health priority in Wales
UK Government report on disabled spectators and sporting event accessibility
Tips for disabled travellers from the Equality & Human Rights Commission
Sensory Loss: Know your healthcare rights
Living with sight loss - new report raises concerns
Welsh NHS still not meeting communication needs of people with sensory loss
Wales Vision Strategy for 2014-2018 launched
New research makes the case for increased funding in the eye care sector
Other publications for download:
Many of these are legacy documents, so there may be some details that have changed.
- Perspectif Report no. 1 (October 2014): 3rd Sector Services (Word|PDF); 3rd Sector Service Providers (Word|PDF). This is out of date, so please request an update.
- Summary of Certificate of Visual Impairment Survey 2012 [PDF]
- Certification and Registration Processes: Stages, Barriers and Delays. [Word]
- WCB Arts in Wales and Visual Impairment Conference Report [PDF]
- WCB Arts in Wales and Visual Impairment Survey Report [PDF]
- Growing Up and Moving On [PDF]
- Growing Up and Moving On: Service Directory [PDF]
- The Role of Eye Clinic Liaison Officers 2012 [Word]
- Training Needs Analysis for the Rehabilitation Officers
for Visually Impaired People in Wales 2010 [Word|PDF] - Communications Report No. 1 - Computer technology
- Communications Report No. 2 - The role of the rehabilitation worker
- Communications Report No. 3 - ICT
- Reading with Confidence [PDF]
- State of the Nation Report: Service to Adults with Sight Loss in Wales [Word]
- State of the Nation Report: Services to Children and Young People with Sight Loss in Wales [Word]
- How Accessible is Access to Work in Wales? [Word | PDF]
- How Accessible is Access to Work in Wales - 3 years on [Word]