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About WCB.
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...]
Latest news.
Official launch of the Centre for Vision Services Research
An official launch event for the Centre for Vision Services Research was held at Cardiff University in January 2026, with a keynote address from the Chief Medical Officer for Wales.
The Centre for Vision Services Research is dedicated to improving health and care services for individuals that access eye care services or have sight problems, and is funded by Health and Care Research Wales. You can read a report on the launch here.
For more information about the Centre for Vision Services Research, visit their website.
Sight Loss Council Cymru launch event
There will be a launch event for Sight Loss Council (SLC) Cymru at the Pier Head building in Cardiff Bay on Thursday 12th February. The details are
- 9.30 meet for tea, coffee and a light breakfast snack
- 10am opening speech by Jane Hut Cabinet Minister for Social Justice
- 11am Finish
Invitations have been sent and the closing date for replies is 4th February. Places are limited, so please respond promptly if you want to attend.
Sight Loss Council Cymru is a two year pilot project run by Wales Council of the Blind, giving an independent voice to influence services and make a difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people. For more information, click on the 'SLC Cymru' tab at the top of this screen.
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.