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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.