Bag Books - multisensory books - (Bag Books)Service

Bag Books is the only organisation in the world publishing multi-sensory books specifically for people with learning disabilities. Each year we reach around 19,000 children and adults throughout the UK with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) or severely affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Booktouch - (Bookstart)Service

Booktouch packs are available for children who are blind or partially sighted. Children are entitled to this pack in addition to the two standard Bookstart packs. You can collect your free Booktouch packs from your health visitor, local health clinic, early years setting or local library. Bookstart schemes also work closely with these professionals and sensory impairment teams to help make sure everyone receives the packs best suited to them.

Barry Club for the Blind - (Sight Cymru)Service

A social group that meet locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers, outings, refreshments and other entertainment.

Blackwood VI Club - (Sight Cymru)Service

Fleur De Lis Community Hall. Meets alternate Mondays. A friendly club for vision impaired people. Talks and activities.

Bridgevis Coffee Mornings - (Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society))Service

These coffee mornings often include invited guests for talks and presentations. 1st Friday of the month, 11.30am-1pm at St. John's Ambulance Training Centre, Minerva Street, Bridgend, CF31 1TD.

Bridgevis Gardening Club - (Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society))Service

At Bronfair Allotments, Garth, Maesteg. every Wednesday. Bus leaves Market Street at 10 am and leaves Maesteg at 12.30 pm. Contact John O'Donnell below.

BBS support - (Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK)Service

BBSUK can help by putting you in touch with other families who are facing similar problems, by passing on advice which has helped others in the day to day management of thieir children, and by sending information which will help professionals in medical and educational fields to understand more about our special children.

BCAB Membership - (British Computer Association of the Blind (BCAB))Service

BCAB is an organisation for all visually impaired people with an interest in computers, from those using them in schools to professionals working in IT, and for professionals interested in issues related to IT and visual impairment.

Beat the Best - (Beat the Best (Facebook group))Service

A Facebook group for people with Best's disease.

Birdshot Uveitis Society - (Birdshot Uveitis Society (BUS))Service

BUS supports patients with Birdshot, particularly when first diagnosed and provides up-to-date information about the condition and treatment options to help empower patients and ensure they have access to the most appropriate treatment possible.

Befriending scheme - (Aniridia Network)Service

Befriending scheme for people with aniridia who are members of Aniridia Network - an opportunity to talk to someone who has experience of the condition.

Behcet's Society Helpline - (Behcet's Syndrome Society)Service

A telephone helpline for members which is available between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm on weekdays and between 10 am and 6 pm on weekends and bank holidays (see website for full details). It is run by volunteers so answerphones may be used at certain times. Callers who leave a message are contacted as soon as possible at the Society's expense.

Benefit information - (Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK)Service

The website has some information regarding benefits for people with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.

Benefits & tax credits service - (Contact a Family)Service

Provide information and advice on benefits to the families of disabled children.

Benefits advice - (Alstrom Syndrome UK)Service

The organisation offers help and advice with educational, social and benefit problems to people affected by Alstrom syndrome.

Blaenau Gwent Direct Payments - (Blaenau Gwent Social Services)Service

Direct Payments enable people assessed as requiring Social Care services to purchase their own care and support.

Bridgend Direct Payments - (Bridgend Social Services)Service

Direct Payments enable people assessed as requiring Social Care services to purchase their own care and support. Bridgend use an agency (People Plus - see elsewhere).

Blaenau Gwent Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment (ROVI) - (Blaenau Gwent Social Services)Service

A ROVI assists someone regain skills they may have lost through sight problems. It helps them re-learn to do things they could previously do for themselves.

Bridgend Mobility specialist - (Bridgend CBC Education Department)Service

Bridgend CBC has a member of staff qualified to provide mobility training to vi children in a school environment. The contact is Helen Jenkins.

Bridgend Rehabilitation Officer Visual Impairment (ROVI) - (Bridgend Social Services)Service

A ROVI assists someone regain skills they may have lost through sight problems. It helps them re-learn to do things they could previously do for themselves.

Blind in Business employment support - (Blind in Business)Service

Blind in Business provide a range of services aimed at providing visually impaired graduates into employment. These include assistance with applications, practice interview sessions, advice on job hunting and help with networking.

Boccia Ball Games - (Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society))Service

The aim of Boccia is to throw leather balls - coloured red or blue as close as they can to a white target ball, or jack. These are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month 5-6 pm. Archbishop McGrath School, Brackla, Bridgend. Transport can be arranged if required.

Braille classes - (Pembrokeshire Blind Society)Service

Braille classes are held twice a month at Haverfordia House, Winch Lane, Haverfordwest.

Braille classes (Swansea) - (Sight Life)Service

Delivered on a one-to-one basis from various locations in the Swansea area.

Bridgend (Princess of Wales) Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) - (RNIB)Service

Part time (Mon, Thurs and Friday) ECLO based at Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. Provides emotional support, often at a time of great need. Also signposts patients on to the many different services to help maintain their independence. The role of ECLO helps to bridge the gap between health and social care services for blind and partially sighted people.

Bronglais Eye Clinic Liaison Officer (ECLO) - (RNIB)Service

ECLO based (Tues, Wed, Fri) at Bronglais Hospital (North Road Clinic). 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.

Bridgend Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (QTVI) - (Bridgend CBC Education Department)Service

Bridgend CBC has teachers who are qualified to teach visually impaired children.

Bridgend Specialist Social Worker (VI) - (Bridgend Social Services)Service

Help to protect vulnerable visually impaired people to live more successfully within their local communities by helping them find solutions to their problems.

Bridgevis social activities - (Bridgevis (Bridgend & District VI society))Service

Bridgevis organise meals out, visits to places of interest and trips to the New Theatre Cardiff and the Wales Millennium Centre. Contact below for latest information.