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.
'State of the Nation Eye Health 2017 - Report for Eye Health Week
Welsh Government updates Eye Care Plan
Results of RNIB survey show that vision impaired voters face unacceptable barriers
Report shows the economic value of vision rehabiltation
Blindness from diabetes halves in Wales, new research shows
Loneliness and disability – new report from Sense
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
Holidays, play & leisure guide for parents of disabled children
Talking to your child about sight loss - new guide from RNIB
'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
Homes for people with learning disabilities and sight loss - new guide from RNIB Cymru
Disability Wales presents report on disability rights to UN committee
Experiences of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for people with sensory loss
BBS produce guide to vision impaired equestrian sport
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
'Shaping the Future' report from the UK Vision Strategy
New guides for Welsh social services professionals and housing providers
European Blind Union produces Clear Print Guidelines
Wales Vision Strategy - Key achievements for 2015/16 published
Welsh Government publishes updated Diabetes Delivery Plan
Museums must improve website access information for vi visitors
When your disabled child turns 16 - new guide from Contact a Family
Patients' experience of eye care in Wales - survey results published
'Small Changes, Big Difference' - making sport more accessible for vi women
Deafblind people face significant barriers when looking for work
The State of the Nation - Eye Health 2016
How Accessible is Access to Work in Wales?
RNIB publishes latest evidence-based reviews
Sense report on equal access to healthcare
New eye drop fact sheet produced
10 principles of good practice in vision rehabilitation
Parents guide to vision impairment from RNIB
Retinoblastoma information for children and young people
Lords report on Equality Act find that needs of disabled people are ignored
Booklet raises awareness of eye health issues
Improving later life for people with sight loss
'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
Latest eye care statistics for Wales released
Living with sight loss - new report raises concerns
Managing payments when you can't get to the bank
Welsh NHS still not meeting communication needs of people with sensory loss
Wales Vision Strategy for 2014-2018 launched
New guidance on CHARGE syndrome from Sense
New research makes the case for increased funding in the eye care sector
Booklet will help hospital staff with deafblind patients
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)
- 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]