Description: Provides services and support for people with sight loss in South and West Wales. Formerly Sight Support and previously known as Gwent Association for the Blind. In addition to listed services they run various events throughout the year such as coffee mornings, Annual Expo, i-Sight conference etc and have a specialist knowledge about people with Sight Loss and Learning Disabilities and those from different ethnicities who are at greater risk of sight loss.
Weblink: http://www.sightcymru.org.uk
Tel: 01495 763650
Email: postman@sightcymru.org.uk
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
Welfare rights assistance to
visually impaired people in the area. Will carry out the interview at the individual's home.
Welfare rights assistance to
vision impaired people in several regions.
Assessments are done at someone's home or office, and the service is to help complete forms, find supporting evidence and assistance to take to tribunal if necessary.
Rehabilitation officers can give people with sight problems the skills and confidence that they need to stay independent, including help getting about, communication, lighting, using magnifiers and special equipment in the home.
A social group that meet locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers,
outings, refreshments and other entertainment.
A social group that meet locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers,
outings, refreshments and other entertainment.
A social group that meet locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers,
outings, refreshments and other entertainment.
A social group that locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers,
outings, refreshments, other entertainment.
This is an activity
club for people who have a
vision impairment and their siblings, age 18 to 50 years. The club meets to see a film, go for a walk, take a
trip and many other activities and create friendships. People with other
disabilities as well as sight are made welcome.
This gardening
club meets twice monthly in Pontypool. Contact Becs Harris on the number given below.
This is an activity
club for
children who have a
vision impairment and their siblings, aged four to sixteen years. The club meets every fortnight on a Saturday to try out new activities, have fun and create friendships. Members of the club take part in a range of activities, including a Chocolate Making Workshop, Swimming, Arts and Crafts, Dry Slope Ski-ing and lots of other activities. Parents are able to network, get information and
advice whilst the children enjoy themselves.
Meets alternate Thursdays in Newport. A friendly social
club for
vision impaired people. Lunch, talks and activities.
Fleur De Lis Community Hall. Meets alternate Mondays. A friendly
club for
vision impaired people. Talks and activities.
Meets alternate Mondays at Holy Trinity Church, Abergavenny. A friendly social
club for
vision impaired people. Talks and activities.
Risca Club - (Sight Cymru)Service
Meets alternate Wednesdays at Dan Y Graig Church. A friendly
club for
vision impaired people. Talks and activities.
Meets monthly at Bradbury House, Park Buildings, Pontypool. A friendly social
club for
vision impaired people. Short walks in the local and surrounding areas.
Meets alternate Tuesdays at the Haywain, Caldicot. A friendly social
club for
vision impaired people. For more information, contact Becs Harris 01495 763650.
Two full-time
ECLOs based at Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. Provides emotional support, information, assistance and signposts on to many different services to help at this difficult time. The ECLO can bridge the gap between health and
social care for people with sight loss.
ECLO based at Nevill Hall hospital. Provides emotional support, information, assistance and signposts on to many different services to help at this difficult time. The ECLO can bridge the gap between health and
social care for people with sight loss.
ECLO based at Ystrad Mynach (Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr) hospital. Provides emotional support, information, assistance and signposts on to many different services to help at this difficult time. The ECLO can bridge the gap between health and
social care for people with sight loss.
Information on the latest treatments,
technology and services in your area.
Provides emotional support and information for individuals attending the Lucentis injection clinic at Specsavers in Unit 2 Austin Friars, Newport.
A comprehensive
resource centre with aids for everyday living. Includes mobile phones, talking clocks and watches, large print diaries, calendars etc. Also lots of aids and adaptations that you can use for your own home without spending money. Dual sensory loss aids also available.
Qualified staff to provide awareness
training to volunteers,
carers, nursing staff, GPs, businesses etc. A course that shows you how to understand the perspective of a
vision impaired person and how to approach, guide and leave a vision impaired person.
Professional
training aimed at
Rehabilitation officers,
Social workers, nursing staff, Optometrists etc. Includes talks from specialist consultants on a variety of eye related topics and networking opportunities.
Keep up to date and learn how to use computers, IT and other assistive
technology.
Provides confidential support and information to people who, because of sight loss, are experiencing emotional difficulties. The service is available face-to-face in the clients own home or by telephone.
Free audio player and weekly news and magazines on audio. For more information contact Stacey Morris on the number below.
Day
trips to various locations.
Support group for people from a minority (
BME) community who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on a monthly basis to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services.
A regular phone call from a
visually impaired volunteer helping to keep someone up to date with things going on in the wider world.
