Wales Council of the Blind

11/06/2026

Get Involved, Be heard, Make Change

Local Action Group – Powys

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 Powys area to take part in the Local Action group meeting sitting under the Sight Loss Council Cymru.

Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
Place: Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5DY
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm

Buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.

Please contact your local group or society representative to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 29 June 2026.
Alternatively contact Anita Davies at Wales Council of the Blind via email: [email protected]

11/06/2026

Get Involved, Be heard, Make Change

Local Action Group – Cwm Taf Morgannwg

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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg area to take part in the second Local Action group meeting sitting under the Sight Loss Council Cymru.

Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026
Place: Pontypridd Museum, Bridge Street, Pontypridd CF37 4PE
Time: 10.30am – 2.00pm

Buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.

Please contact your local group or society representative to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 17 June 2026.

Alternatively contact Carys Groves at Sight Life via email: [email protected]

Sight Life

11/06/2026

Local Action Group - Swansea Bay University Health Board area

Get Involved, Be heard, Make Change
Are you vision impaired? Would you like to share your lived experience to help shape local services?
Please join us!

We are inviting people from across the Swansea Bay area to take part in the Local Action group meeting sitting under the Sight Loss Council Cymru.

Friday 19 June 2026
at St. David’s Priory Community Centre, St. David’s Place, Swansea, SA1 3NG
(next to the Collaboration Station)
10.30am – 2.30pm

A buffet lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Anita Davies at Wales Council of the Blind:
Email: [email protected] / Telephone: 02920 473954.

In partnership with Vision Impaired West Glamorgan

11/06/2026

Trustee Rachael Humphreys is hosting another Zoom support group meeting for those affected by Behçet’s in Wales on Saturday 4 July 2026, from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

The group is open to anyone aged 18 or over living in Wales who is affected by Behçet’s.

Meeting topic: General meeting
This session will be a general support group meeting, where everyone can chat and ask questions. Rachael will guide the discussion based on your input.

If you are interested in joining this meeting, and if you're not yet on the group mailing list, please visit our Behçet’s Support Group page and complete the online registration form by 11:30am on Friday 3 July. https://behcetsuk.org/support-groups/

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09/06/2026

Our Sylw bulletin is now available. To ensure you receive it every week, subscribe for free at http://eepurl.com/dE3CJj This week's edition is available at https://mailchi.mp/wcb-ccd/sylw441

08/06/2026

Great opportunity for families in north Wales with a vision impaired child to have a day out with Guide Dogs Cymru.

05/06/2026

Great to hear that the Welsh Chamber Orchestra wants to improve access to music for vision impaired people at this concert on 18th June, with a introductory talk and a budget to fund transport to help VI people attend. Find out more here: https://wcb-ccd.org.uk/news/6673.

05/06/2026

Job opportunity with Sight Cymru.

Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently after sight loss? We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Vision Rehabilitation Officer (VRO/ROVI) to join our dedicated team!
​In this role, you’ll be on the frontline providing vital training in mobility, orientation, daily living and communication skills to help our service users regain their confidence. ​We need a qualified worker who is energetic, empathetic, and ready to make a real difference in the community.
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​Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 FTE
​Flexible Options: Full-time, part-time, or job share considered
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​Closing date for applications is June6. ​For a full job description, person specification or to have a chat about the role call 01495 763650 or email [email protected]

​Sight Cymru is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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