Sight Cymru
Description: Provides services and support for people with sight loss in South Wales. 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
Sight Cymru - Supporting People
We can provide help and support for independent living as well as benefits advice and advocacy and help accessing their services. Assessments are carried out at the individual’s home.Rehabilitation workers
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.Barry VI Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets every Tuesday at Golau Caredig between 1.30 – 3.30pm.Cowbridge Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The group meets on alternate Tuesdays between 10.30 – 12.30pm. Long Meadow Court, Cowbridge.Newport (Royal Gwent) Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO)
ECLO 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. The ECLO attends the clinic 3 days a week but if a patient needs support they will make arrangements, and they take referrals 5 days a weekAbergavenny Nevill Hall Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO)
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.Ystrad Mynach Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO)
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.Sight Cymru Resource Centre
We have a wide range of specialised products in our Resource Centre (located in our charity shop in Blackwood) from talking watches, large print diaries and calendars and much more. Our experienced and helpful staff will demonstrate the equipment which can help in everyday tasks.Sight Loss Awareness Training / Sight Loss Friendly Organisations
Our Lottery project provides awareness training to organisations and businesses in Wales. The sessions look at the barriers that people with sight loss face and how those barriers can be broken down. We also run the accredited Sight Loss Friendly Organisations scheme. A Sight Loss Friendly accredited organisation would be required to meet several criteria, with the ultimate aim of ensuring organisations are better equipped to support and provide services for people with sight loss.Specialist Worker Training
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.Counselling and Emotional Support
Provides confidential support and information to people who, because of sight loss, are experiencing emotional difficulties.Technology Support
Our Digital Inclusion Officers are able to support you in your own home with computers, tablets and other assistive technology.Newport VI Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The group meets on alternate Tuesdays at the Salvation Army, Newport between 12.00 - 2.00pm.Blackwood VI Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The group meets on alternate Mondays at Blackwood Library between 11.30 – 12.30pm.Abergavenny VI Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays at Trinity Church Hall, Abergavenny between 2.00 – 4.00pm.Risca VI Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The group meets on alternate Wednesdays at the Dan-y-Graig Church between 1.00 – 3.00pm.Caldicot Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The group meets on alternate Tuesdays at the Haywain pub between 12.00 - 2.00pm.Telephone Befriending - Ringaround
If you are isolated we can arrange for one of our volunteers to call you for a friendly chat and help with any difficulties.Austin Friars Treatment Centre Newport (ECLO)
Provides emotional support and information for individuals attending the Lucentis injection clinic at Specsavers in Unit 2 Austin Friars, Newport.Penarth Audio Book Club
Penarth Library. 3rd Friday of every month, 3.00 - 4.00pmSight Cymru Talking News
Free audio player and weekly news and magazines on audio.Torfaen VI Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The group meets on alternate Mondays at the Sight Cymru office in Pontypool between 1.00 – 3.00pm.Sight Cymru Prevention Work
Through our Lottery project, we deliver prevention work amongst children and communities at high risk of sight loss (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities have a higher prevalence of sight loss and often experience barriers in accessing eye care). We deliver talks at schools and community groups to raise awareness on people can maintain good eye sight and encourage them to engage with eye care.Social Action
We work with individuals with sight loss to support them to run individual social action projects. This project equips people with sight loss with the skills and confidence to make a change in society. Individuals will learn a suite of skills such as campaigning, marketing and networking and they will be supported to lead their own social change project on a topic that is important to them, for example, improving access in their local community centre or public transport, creating more recycling facilities in their community or working with a service provider to make their written materials more accessible.Sightlife Group
Support group for people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets twice a month, once in Newport on the 2nd Tuesday and once in Cardiff on the 4th Tuesday, to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services.Widening Vision Project
This project, funded by the Community Fund, aims to support the wellbeing of people with sight loss and their carers in Wales. With a focus on the ethnic minority groups, schools and organisations, we have a campaign team which reaches out to create awareness about the prevention, causes, management and supporting people living with visual impairments.Events associated with this provider:
23rd of December 2024
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
24th of December 2024
Barry and Penarth Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets every Tuesday. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
31st of December 2024
Barry and Penarth Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets every Tuesday. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
6th of January 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
7th of January 2025
Barry and Penarth Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets every Tuesday. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
10th of January 2025
Penarth Book Club
Penarth Book Club 2nd Friday of the Month. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
Sight Cymru Social Hub (Tredegar)
The social hubs enable people with sight impairment to get together for peer support, and provide the opportunity to extend social networks. The group features a range of speakers, trips out and activities. There will be no fees collected and all activities that are chargeable will be on a pay as you go basis. If you would like to attend any of these events, or would like further information, please contact Stacey Evans on postman@sightcymru.org.uk.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
14th of January 2025
Barry and Penarth Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets every Tuesday. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
17th of January 2025
Sight Cymru Social Hub (Penarth)
The social hubs enable people with sight impairment to get together for peer support, and provide the opportunity to extend social networks. The group features a range of speakers, trips out and activities. There will be no fees collected and all activities that are chargeable will be on a pay as you go basis. If you would like to attend any of these events, or would like further information, please contact Stacey Evans on postman@sightcymru.org.uk.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
20th of January 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
21st of January 2025
Barry and Penarth Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets every Tuesday. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
28th of January 2025
Barry and Penarth Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets every Tuesday. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
3rd of February 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
11th of February 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
17th of February 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
25th of February 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
3rd of March 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
11th of March 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
17th of March 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
25th of March 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
31st of March 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
8th of April 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
14th of April 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
22nd of April 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
28th of April 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
12th of May 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
13th of May 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
26th of May 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
27th of May 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
9th of June 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
10th of June 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
23rd of June 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
24th of June 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
7th of July 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
8th of July 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
21st of July 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
22nd of July 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
4th of August 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
12th of August 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
18th of August 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
26th of August 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
1st of September 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
9th of September 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
15th of September 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
23rd of September 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
29th of September 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
13th of October 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
14th of October 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
27th of October 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
28th of October 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
10th of November 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
11th of November 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
24th of November 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
25th of November 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
8th of December 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
9th of December 2025
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
22nd of December 2025
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
23rd of December 2025
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
5th of January 2026
Abergavenny Club
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The groups meets on alternate Mondays.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
13th of January 2026
Sightlife Group (Newport)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Newport to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru
27th of January 2026
Sightlife Group (Cardiff)
For people from an ethnic minority community and others who have sight loss, or care for someone with sight loss. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in Cardiff to share experiences, learn new things and suggest ways of improving services. For more information, contact Sight Cymru on 01495 763 650.Hosted by - Sight Cymru