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Wales Council of the Blind is the umbrella agency representing vision impairment within Wales. We work to campaign, lobby and support the improvement of services for people with sight loss. [Read more...]
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Sight Loss Council Cymru needs your feedback
Sight Loss Council (SLC) Cymru has nearly all the representatives in place. In preparation for their first business meeting which will take place very soon, the council would like some feedback on the items below. This information will help with the campaign work we will be doing with Thomas Pocklington Trust and other sight loss charities.
Can you please feed back to us:
- What type of bins do you use in your local area? Are these wheelie bins, recycle bins, or bins that are bags in multiple colours thrown into the bin lorry like a bin bag?
- How problematic is this in your area when you go out because of where full or empty bins are placed?
- Do you use the assistance scheme provided through the local authority and does this work well?
- Do you know what a floating bus stop is and do you have any in your area? Do you feel these are problematic or not?
- Do you know if your local authority are installing or have installed continuous footways? If so are these problematic?
- Have you had any experiences relating to E-bikes and e-scooters
To give your views on these issues, please contact Anita Davies, Wales Council of the Blind's Sight Loss Council Engagement Manager on either 029 20473954 or 07929 280518, or email anita@wcb-ccd.org.uk.
Welsh Government publishes Disabled People’s Rights Plan 2025 to 2035
The Welsh Government has published its Disabled People's Rights Plan, a 10-year commitment to making sure disabled people can participate fully and equally in every part of life in Wales.
You can read the Government's announcement here, and read the plan here. In a press release, Disability Wales welcomed the plan but emphasised that 'is vital that the cross-party commitment secured to date follows through beyond the Election to ensure that the demands of disabled people for a more inclusive society in Wales are fully realised.’
Wales Council of the Blind would like to thank members who contributed to the consultation that helped shape the plan.
Opportunity to join Sight Loss Council for Wales
Are you blind or partially sighted, and passionate about creating positive change for others? Sight Loss Councils (SLCs), are led by blind and partially sighted volunteer members and are established in other parts of the UK. We have established one in Wales. It aims to influence businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services on a local and national level. Join us to help ensure visually impaired people can live the lives we choose.
For more information, and to find out how to join us, click here.
Welsh Senedd report finds 'delays in treatment putting thousands at risk of deteriorating sight'
A report by Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament has raised concerns that more than 80,000 patients in Wales at greatest risk of permanent sight loss are waiting too long for sight-saving treatment.
You can read the full report, 'Inquiry into ophthalmology services in Wales' here, and there is an overview of the findings on the Senedd website.
The story was the subject of a report by BBC Wales, including a personal story of a patient from Bridgend, which you can read here.