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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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Support for veterans with vision impairment from Blind Veterans UK and Deafblind UK
During the annual period of national remembrance, this is a reminder that Blind Veterans UK supports vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women for life, regardless of how or when they lost their sight and Deafblind UK provides free specialist support to veterans living with reduced sight and hearing.
The support from Blind Veterans UK includes training in strategies to help with independent living, rehabilitation and help with health and wellbeing. It can be provided remotely, via phone and video calls, at home or in your local community. Support is also available for the carers and loved ones of veterans. The charity encourages anyone with a service record and a vision impairment to apply for support, even if you're not sure you meet the criteria, as every application is assessed on an individual basis. For more information, including an eligibility checker, visit the Blind Veterans UK website or telephone call the support team on 0300 111 22 33 or email supporter.services@blindveterans.org.uk.
Thanks to funding from the Veterans Foundation, Deafblind UK provides free specialist support to veterans living with reduced sight and hearing, including Helpline advice, benefits guidance, technology support and social connection services. For more information, click here.
Sight Loss Council Cymru - Betsi Cadwaladr Local Action Group meeting
The next meeting of the Betsi Cadwaladr Local Action Group (LAG) will be on Friday 11th December in Llandudno.
Get involved, Be heard, Make change, If you are vision impaired and live in the Betsi Cadwaladr area we want to hear from you. A Local Action Group meets on a quarterly basis. It is a space for people with lived experience to share views and help to shape local services. No experience is required just a passion to make positive change. There is no obligation to attend every meeting. Each session focuses on a different theme, with a guest speaker joining us to share their knowledge.
To mark International Day of Disability which takes place earlier in the month, we are going to find out more about our rights as vision impaired people as this is something that really captured our attention at the previous last meeting. Attendees will also learn how to advocate for ourselves effectively and what services are available to help. We will end the day with afternoon of festive fun with a Christmas quiz. Christmas jumpers optional.
Meeting Details are:
- When: Friday 11th December
- Time: Registration from 10:30am
- Finish: 3pm approximately
- Location: Conwy Business Centre, Junction Way, Llandudno Junction. LL31 9XX
- Lunch: A buffet lunch is provided. Please indicate when booking if you have a dietary requirement.
To book a place, click here or email Vision Support information@visionsupport.org.uk with your booking request. Registration is essential as spaces are limited! Booking will close on Monday 7th December.
Annual Wales Eyecare Conference 2026 - Programme now available
The Annual Wales Eyecare Conference is now fully booked, but you can still apply and will be added to a waiting list. The event 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.
You can add your name to the waiting list using the online form here . If you are unable to book online, please ring 029 20 473954.
The Programme of the Day is now available 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.