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Sight Loss Council Cymru - Local Action Group Meetings
Local Action Group meetings have been scheduled, details as follows:
- Powys LAG. Wednesday 7th October 2026, from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells. Theme: The built environment, pedestrian crossings and tactile paving
- Aneurin Bevan LAG. Friday 9th October 2026 at Cwmbran Library, from 10 am to 12 pm and Caerphilly Library, from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. These introductory meetings will provide an opportunity to learn about Sight Loss Council Cymru and tell us what matters in your local area.
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg LAG, Wednesday 14th October 2026, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Pontypridd Museum, Pontypridd. Theme: Access to health
- Swansea Bay LAG. Tuesday 20th October 2026, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at The Collaboration Station, St David’s Place, Swansea. Theme: Transport.
- Cardiff and the Vale. Thursday 22nd October 2026 from 10.30am to 2.30pm at Sight Life offices, Womanby Street, Cardiff, Theme: Introducing the Sight Loss Council and the Local Action Group and explore what is important to blind and partially sighted people locally.
- Betsi Cadwaladr LAG. Friday 11th December 2026 from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Theme: Empowerment and local authority equality duties.
Annual Wales Eyecare Conference 2026 - Booking now open
Booking is now open for the Annual Wales Eyecare Conference which will be held on Tuesday 10th November from 10 am to 4 pm at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. This year's conference looks at the various pathways between health, social care and third sector support for people with sight loss. It brings together health and social care professionals, third sector workers, education specialists, Welsh Government representatives, and people with lived experience.
To secure your place, please complete the online form here . If you are unable to book online, please ring 029 20 473954.
The Programme of the Day will be available shortly and can be viewed here. Parking is available in limited numbers at the venue. Priority will be given to those with access needs. If you would like to add your name to the list for consideration, email conference@wcb-ccd.org.uk with your car registration and the reason for requesting a space. There are also pay-and-display spaces within a five minute walk.
Sight Village will be in North Wales on Tuesday 22nd September
Sight Village, the free exhibition for people with sight loss, their families,and professionals and organisations working with them, will be at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Tuesday 22nd September. Wales Council of the Blind will be among the exhibitors. Details are as follows:
- Date/time: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm.
- Location: The Arena, Venue Cymru, Promenade, Llandudno, LL30 1BB
Details of the seminars and events taking place during the event are now available and include including seminars on ‘Preparing for the changes to Access to Work’ and ‘Accessible Health Information: Understanding Your Rights’.
For more information, including directions to the venue, a full list of exhibitors, and to book tickets, click here.
Local Action Group for Cardiff and Vale area
Get Involved, Be heard, Make Change! We are inviting people from across the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan area to take part in the first Local Action group meeting sitting under the Sight Loss Council Cymru.
Are you visually impaired? Would you like to share your lived experience to help shape local services? Please join us! We are inviting people from across the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan area to take part in the first Local Action Group meeting sitting under the Sight Loss Council Cymru. Details are:
- Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
- Place: 1st Floor, Sight Life, Womanby Street, Cardiff CF10 1BR
- Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Please contact your local group or society representative to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 14 October 2026. Or contact Anita Davies at Wales Council of the Blind via email: anita@wcb-ccd.org.uk, Tel: 02920473954.